In the year 2044, reality is an ugly place. The only time teenage Wade Watts really feels alive is when he's jacked into the virtual utopia known as the OASIS. Wade's devoted his life to studying the puzzles hidden within this world's digital confines—puzzles that are based on their creator's obsession with the pop culture of decades past and that promise massive power and fortune to whoever can unlock them.
But when Wade stumbles upon the first clue, he finds himself beset by players willing to kill to take this ultimate prize. The race is on, and if Wade's going to survive, he'll have to win—and confront the real world he's always been so desperate to escape.
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I just started reading this book a little while ago. From what I've read its very interesting, there are plenty of references to late 1900's culture which I think is quite interesting. l think its a very entertaining take on a dystopian future.
ReplyDeleteThis feels very similar to 1984 by George Orwell, in that when someone finds something, it's a race to keep that person quite so that others don't find out about it. How do you feel about the development of the plot? It seems a little formulaic in the idea of a race to find a treasure, but does the author bend the creativity to make it different than that?
ReplyDeleteAre you finding yourself understanding all of the 90s' references? When you don't, does it take away from the reading?
ReplyDeleteKatana, Yes I do find that the basic plot is quite like many other adventure/treasure hunting type stories, but this is the first one i've seen include all of the references to "old" culture which makes it quite entertaining.
ReplyDeleteGordon, Yes I do find that I am getting all of the references so far. Though if I am missing any of the references i am not realizing it so its not taking away from the story at all. With most of the references it also goes into some detail about what and where it came from.
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