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Ready Player Two: The highly anticipated sequel to READY PLAYER ONE

Ready Player Two: The highly anticipated sequel to READY PLAYER ONE

Author:
Ernest Cline
Read by:
Wil Wheaton
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Ratings
Book
59
Narrator
18
Release Date
November 24, 2020
Duration
13 hours 46 minutes
Summary
Brought to you by Penguin.

AN UNEXPECTED QUEST. TWO WORLDS AT STAKE. ARE YOU READY?

Days after winning OASIS founder James Halliday's contest, Wade Watts makes a discovery that changes everything.

Hidden within Halliday's vaults, waiting for his heir to find it, lies a technological advancement that will once again change the world and make the OASIS a thousand times more wondrous - and addictive - than even Wade dreamed possible.

With it comes a new riddle, and a new quest: a last Easter egg from Halliday, hinting at a mysterious prize.

And an unexpected, impossibly powerful, and dangerous new rival awaits, one who'll kill millions to get what he wants.

Wade's life and the future of the OASIS are again at stake, but this time the fate of humanity also hangs in the balance.

Lovingly nostalgic and wildly original as only Ernest Cline could conceive it, Ready Player Two takes us on another imaginative, fun, action-packed adventure through his beloved virtual universe, and jolts us thrillingly into the future once again.

'Delving back into the universe of OASIS is a nostalgic delight... fans will love returning to Cline's virtual world.'
Press Association

'Living up to the smash hit Ready Player One - turned into a film by Steven Spielberg - was never going to be easy, but Ernest Cline's wry and savage sequel shows how it should be done... A wild ride. Make this into a movie now.' The Times

'Ernest Cline takes Ready Player One, gives it a software update, adds some more nostalgia and delivers sheer joy in Ready Player Two.' Phil Williams, Times Radio

'A stunning, futuristic thrill-ride, full of nostalgia and wonderful set-pieces. Ready Player Two improves on everything from its predecessor.' Daily Express

Praise for Ready Player One:

'Enchanting . . . Willy Wonka meets The Matrix.' USA Today

'An addictive read . . . part intergalactic scavenger hunt, part romance, and all heart.' CNN

'Delightful . . . the grown-up's Harry Potter.' HuffPost

'As one adventure leads expertly to the next, time simply evaporates.' Entertainment Weekly

'Gorgeously geeky, superbly entertaining, [and] spectacularly successful.' Daily Mail

'A smart, funny thriller that both celebrates and critiques online culture.' San Francisco Chronicle

'A geek fantasia, '80s culture memoir and commentary on the future of online behavior all at once.' Austin American-Statesman

© Ernest Cline 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020
Reviews
What listeners say
Listeners found the audiobook to be a mixed experience, generally considering it inferior to the first installment but appreciating certain elements upon repeated listens. Wil Wheaton's narration was widely praised for its quality and immersion. Opinions varied regarding character development and thematic execution, with some finding the sequel repetitive or predictable. Overall, the audiobook received moderate approval, particularly for its auditory performance.
Profile Avatar Keith H. Aug 2021

LOVED it! Wil Wheaton absolutely nails it!

Profile Avatar Nina O. Nov 2025

Not as good as the first book but still enjoyed it!

Profile Avatar lemlin Dec 2024

This is a weird one. When I listened to it the first time ( as someone who adores both the book and film of RP1, even though they feel like 2 totally different stories.) I was very very disappointed with the character development. Having listened to it a second time now I found I actually liked everything I had previously disliked. I think it was because I knew, this time, What I was going to get and what I wasn't. Wil Wheaton was, of course, fantastic again.

Profile Avatar Leon C. Feb 2022

nowhere near as good as the first book, tries too hard to be nostalgic.

Profile Avatar damian salt Jun 2021

I didn't want to believe the terrible things I'd heard about this book, but I should have. Earnest mistake to taint ready player one.

Profile Avatar Sebastian A. Mar 2021

The story is average at best compared to the masterpiece that was ready player one. Perhaps it deserves a better score we’re it not for the authors way of pushing gender politics down the readers throat.

Profile Avatar Jade C. Mar 2021

what a disappointment don't bother if you loved the first book :(

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2021

Slightly repetitive sequel continuing on from the original and wrapping up the plot and characters journey's nicely.

Profile Avatar Gabriel L. Jan 2021

Great hearing, great narrator, it really got immersed into the characters and enjoyed every bit of this journey through de oasis and beyond.

Profile Avatar Mark H. Jan 2021

Whilst not as good as the first book, the story is still reasonably original. You would expect side quests though I would have expected more variety in their content and linking with real world events. The romantic interest component was a bit bland and predictable though. Will Wheaton was outstanding with his narration though his female voice near the end (no spoiler) made me laugh out loud! Worth a read. Wish it was as good as the first book

Ready Player Two: The highly anticipated sequel to READY PLAYER ONE

Ready Player Two: The highly anticipated sequel to READY PLAYER ONE

Author: Ernest Cline
Read by: Wil Wheaton
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