Ready Player One: Ernest Cline Cline, Ernest Summary In the year 2045, reality is an ugly place. In the year 2045, reality is an ugly place. The only time Wade Watts really feels alive is when he’s jacked into the OASIS, a vast virtual world where most of humanity spends their days.When the eccentric creator of the OASIS dies, he leaves behind a series of fiendish puzzles, based on his obsession with the pop culture of decades past. Whoever is first to solve them will inherit his vast fortune—and control of the OASIS itself. Then Wade cracks the first clue. Suddenly he’s beset by rivals who’ll kill to take this prize. The race is on—and the only way to survive is to win. Perfect for fans of Arborist Merchandising Root, Self Service, Special Features Stores, CMLBooks, Contemporary Fiction, Literature & Fiction. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 384 pages · Paperback By Cline, Ernest Details ISBN: 9780099560432 Author: Cline, Ernest Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Language: English Publication date: 5 April 2012 Condition: Used – Acceptable Rating: 4.00 (8 reviews) About the authors Cline, Ernest and Ernest Cline · Publisher: Random House More about this book Reviews Average rating: 4.00/5 · 8 reviews It's the year 2044, and the real world is an ugly place.