“Whenever I saw the sun, I reminded myself that I was looking at a star. One of over a hundred billion in our galaxy. A galaxy that was just one of billions of other galaxies in the observable universe. This helped me keep things in perspective.”
In the year 2045, Earth is in a state of environmental and economic collapse. The majority of the population escapes reality by immersing themselves in the OASIS, a vast virtual world created by the late billionaire James Halliday. The novel follows Wade Watts, a teenager known as Parzival, who becomes deeply involved in the search for an Easter egg hidden within the OASIS by Halliday. The egg is said to grant the winner control over the virtual world, leading to a high-stakes competition among players. As Wade navigates the complex and dangerous world of the OASIS, he uncovers secrets about Halliday's life and the true nature of the virtual reality. more
Ernest Cline is an American novelist known for his science fiction works. His most famous novel, 'Ready Player One', combines virtual reality gaming with 1980s pop culture, earning widespread acclaim. more
“Army requests immediate permission to surrender in order to save lives of remaining troops.”
“If we come to a minefield, our infantry attacks exactly as it were not there.”
“The mere existence of atomic weapons implies the possibility of their use.”
“The longer the battle lasts the more force we'll have to use!”
“Every minute that we lose will cost us great losses later that we will not be able to afford.”