Review: READY PLAYER ONE
Ernest Cline's novel Ready Player One is a love-letter to nostalgia. As the name implies, it focuses on gaming, but all types of popular culture--from movies to music--are lovingly referenced. I didn't read it when it came out in 2011, nor have I seen Spielberg's 2018 adaptation, but I've always been aware of the story. I've recently decided to borrow a copy of the audiobook (narrated by Wil Wheaton) from my local library. I was sceptical; having heard so much about the nostalgia, and so little about the characters, story, and prose, I began to suspect that the nostalgia was all the book had to offer. Still, this book did resonate with a lot of people, so there must be something worthwhile about it. Even if it might not be the sort of book I'd love, it might at least be the sort I'd like--something with a few fun scenes that'll help pass the time. And that's exactly what it was. Cline's novel takes place in 2045, in a society that revolves aroun...