Thanksgiving Break Reading – Book #2

“Ready Player Two” is the sequel to Ernest Cline’s science fiction novel “Ready Player One.” The story picks up a few years after the events of the first book, with Wade Watts living a life of luxury as the owner of the OASIS, the virtual reality world that he won in the Easter egg hunt. However, his happiness is short-lived when a new Easter egg is discovered, leading to a new contest that threatens to upend the balance of power in the OASIS. As Wade and his friends set out to solve the new clues and challenges, they are pursued by a rival group of players who seek to use the contest to spread hate and division in the virtual world. Along the way, Wade and his friends encounter new allies and adversaries, including a group of rebels who are fighting against the corporate domination of the OASIS, and a mysterious figure known as the Curator who seems to hold the key to the contest. As they navigate the dangers of the contest, they also have to confront their own personal demons and reckon with the lessons they learned in the first book. “Ready Player Two” is a fast-paced adventure story that explores the dangers of technology and the importance of community and connection. It builds on the themes and ideas of the first book, while also introducing new characters and challenges for the characters to overcome. The book touches on themes of prejudice and discrimination in the virtual world.

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