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Ready Player One

Ernest Cline,

Juanjo Estrella (Translator)

Start date: May 4, 2019

Finish date: May 31, 2019

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Aug 13, 2017 Mickey rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Fue tan entretenido como me habían prometido, un libro ligero que te hace buscar mas sobre lo que dice, quizás lo que mas me agrado fue el protagonista, ya que es difícil encontrar protas proactivos y ambiciosos, o quizás yo no he estado leyendo los libros adecuados, en fin fue refrescante leer sobre alguien que no se saboteaba solo.

Respecto a lo que he leído de cierta situación quizás un poco "fortuita", el arma de chejov estaba ahí y esto no es ciencia ficción dura, si esperaban otra cosa no e ...more

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Feb 05, 2015 Aliix rated it it was amazing

Shelves: mind-soul, 2015-fav, colecciónlibros

DIOSMIOQUEFINAL!
Amo los libros que no me dejan dormir de lo intensos que son

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Apr 19, 2018 Dulce María rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Me gusto más la película. 🙈

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Dec 06, 2016 Itzel Escopinichi rated it liked it

3.5

Hay mucho pros, pero también en contras.

La idea de la historia ha sido de lo más original.
¡Me ha encantado Wade! Su forma de ser, como está de loco que crea planes tan descabellados que nadie imagina, por eso los logra.
Sin embrago a veces sentí que divagaba mucho la historia, o que tenía páginas de más.
De verdad quería que me encantara este libro, tenía demasiadas expectativas que al final no se cumplieron, y fue muy raro ya que todo ese tema me gusta mucho.
Lo disfruté mucho y a veces no ...more

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May 19, 2015 Caro rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 000-owned, formato-kindle, popsugar-2015-reading-challenge

Popsugar 2015 reading challenge:
35. Un libro en el futuro

El libro me gustó bastante.

Realmente es una historia muy muy entretenida, no diré que original porque en estos tiempos todos los libros tratan de lo mismo (protagonista con poca confianza que tiene que salvar al mundo con un grupo de amigos/socios). El toque diferente vino con los videojuegos y la onda de los 80's.

Terminé de leerlo y me sentí emocionada, hasta que me puse a analizar que en realidad tooooda la acción se había desarrollado ...more

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Jul 03, 2015 Dayanna Toro rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Ame este libro. No hay palabras para describir lo mucho que me gustó toda esta historia. Fue simplemente increíble, desde los personajes y el mundo hasta las referencias de los 80, cada vez que leía tenía como mil emociones mezcladas, fue maravilloso.

La historia es muy original y esta muy bien desarrollada, cada cosa que decían me gustaba y me hizo querer entender todas las referencias de las que hablaban, de verdad llegue a descargar las canciones que se mencionaban y a investigar cualquier ref ...more

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Nov 28, 2017 Viviana Almendra Rehbein rated it liked it

Ya parezco hater rebajando otro libro popular a 3 estrellas XD. Pero qué puedo decir? Me gusto y espero ya la película con ganas pero no me encanto como para darle 4 o 5 estrellas. Empezaba flojo, luego se volvía interesante a las 100 paginas y luego, en vez de mantenerse en buen nivel, desciende otra vez con poco relleno y romance innecesario (aunque trabajando en un colegio me ha hecho dar cuenta que los chicos si son enamoradizos. Por eso no pasan del mes de relación xD) y no volvió a enganch ...more

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May 26, 2017 Raúl rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Overall thoughts
As a whole, I believe that Ready Player One is an incredibly entertaining and fun read. Fueled by references from different bits and pieces of pop culture, the novel really is a tribute to the various artists, content creators, or general icons, which have affected the author. While the vast majority of the references refer to material from the 70’s and 80’s, the book still easy to understand and enjoy, despite not knowing all of the references (I’m sure there’s more than a few t Overall thoughts
As a whole, I believe that Ready Player One is an incredibly entertaining and fun read. Fueled by references from different bits and pieces of pop culture, the novel really is a tribute to the various artists, content creators, or general icons, which have affected the author. While the vast majority of the references refer to material from the 70’s and 80’s, the book still easy to understand and enjoy, despite not knowing all of the references (I’m sure there’s more than a few that flew over my head). Rating wise, I’d have to say that the book is a solid 4 out 5. For a more detailed explanation of my thoughts, please read my comments below, though please keep in mind that there might be some minor spoilers.

Plot & Themes
OASIS, a video game that became much more than just a game, it became an escape from life, a second reality. The creator of such game, as one can imagine, became incredibly wealthy and famous. Ready Player One starts by describing the success of the game, and the inevitable death of the creator. Due to his lack of family or heirs, the creator of the game leaves a will and a video stating that whoever can find and solve the Easter Egg hidden in his game will inherit his fortune and control of the game. The task is quite simple, find the keys and open three gates. This hunt is open for nearly everyone, though eventually, the interest and attention die down until someone finds the first key.

What I describe above is simply the start of the story. From there, the author takes us on a very fun, fast and entertaining ride. The story mostly takes place in the digital realm of OASIS, though some sections in the story happen in reality. Through these jumps, we get a glimpse on what became of our world, and how prominent this second reality is. It is stated in the initial chapters that the world went through a big energy crisis and that oil, in particular, took a big hit. This led to a change in dynamics in our world. Even more people fled to cities, overcrowding the metropolitan sections, especially in the poorer zones. There was also a lack of resources, and, as a counterbalance, an increase in crime.

The author explores different topics and themes that are important in our society, though some more subtly than others. Due to the nature of the book, the majority of these topics concern different aspects of technology, not all of which are exclusive to video games (though they are more relevant for those which can or are played online). Some of the topics that are explored in this book are: the value of digital items, digital currencies, anonymity, the changes on socializing online versus in person, online learning, torrents, copyrights, and the distinction between the online and real identity (where the line between the two can be incredibly blurred, or where the two can be very divergent). For societal issues, there is a reference to the phenomenon known as hikikomori, the different views on the press, perceptions on some multinational conglomerates (and to some extent their behavior), smart clothes, smart guns, automated vehicles, and gender and sexual orientation issues.

In spite of my enjoyment of the book, I still have some issues with it. While the majority of the people seem to like OASIS, there are those who don’t. Unfortunately, this view against the increase of reliance on the digital world isn’t as explored as it could have been. This is not the only case or topic that could have been expanded upon, in my opinion. For example, there is one mention or reference to LGBTQ issues in the book. Sadly, since it is introduced quite late in the story, it is not possible to expand much on the subject (however, this doesn’t detract from the main events in the book, so it is a minor issue). Even though the story itself is very simple and not the most original, I still think that the adventure that the protagonist embarks upon is very fun. My biggest problem with this book, unfortunately, are the characters. The characters don’t really have much depth and to some degree are pretty stereotyped and clichéd. There are aspects of the story that suffer from the same problems of predictability.

Language & Narration
In the case of Ready Player One, the narrator also happens to be the protagonist. The narration jumps between describing reality and the digital world. The transition between the two is done seamlessly due to the fantastic use of language and the descriptions of the author. There is a minor inconsistency with the narration, which is that during the start of the novel, there are footnotes utilized to explain some of the references. This style is not used throughout the rest of the work, though the important references are explained by the narrator. The language itself is very easy to follow and very easy to read, making this book incredibly accessible to a wide audience.

Recommendations
I’d recommend this book to anyone that is fond of 70’s and/or 80’s pop culture. I’d also recommend it to anyone that’s interested in science fiction, video games, and, to a lesser extent, to those that are interested in speculative fiction. For those that have read this book and want suggestions on further reading, then rest assured that several books could be suitable. First and foremost, I would recommend taking a look at the more popular and talked about utopian and dystopian books such as 1984 by George Orwell, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, and Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, among others. For a more recent example, there’s The Circle by Dave Eggers, which shares some themes with this novel. The books that I’d recommend for those that were more intrigued by the video game aspects, then I’d recommend Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card and Slum Online by Hiroshi Sakurazaka. My last recommendation is for those that liked the system to inherit the fortune left behind by the OASIS creator, to which I’d recommend The Secret Billionaire by Teymour Shahabi.

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