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Ready Player Two (Ready Player One #2)
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⤐ Overall.
The sad truth is, a lot of people went into Ready Player Two determined not to like it. You could tell by the updates they made long before they ever even touched the book and the whiny reviews they wrote after. If this is how you wanna go about reading unexpected sequels, don't read this book. Or any sequels at all. You'll be unable to appreciate it for what Ready Player Two is: a decent sequel with tons of easter eggs for nerds all over the planet. Don't get me wrong, scepticism per se is not a bad thing but don't let it ruin your reading experience.
What made both RPO and RPT such great reads for me is that Ernest has a remarkable way of connecting his nostalgia for the 80s to the criticism of society, seamlessly feeding into my hunger for deeper meaning in my reads.
It’s true that the novelty that came with RPO is lost with this sequel and it did impact my reading experience somewhat but I still by. The reason this is not a full five-star review is that I just had to deduct one entire star for that lame and creepy ending. Considering the overall theme of Ready Player Two - the dangers of (advanced) technology - it was just a bit too unreflected for me. But each to their own.
⤐ What’s happening.
spoiler alert: It will only add to the problems of Wade's society. And lead to another easter egg hunt.
Ready, Player Two?
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4 STARS. Would stay up beyond my typical hours to finish it. I found some minor details I didn't like, agree with or lacked in some kind but overall, this was enjoyable and extraordinary.
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This book is for… people who are not hell-bent on hating this sequel as a matter of principle.
⤐ Overall.
The sad truth is, a lot of people went into Ready Player Two determined not to like it. You could tell by the updates they made long before they ever even touched the book and the whiny reviews they wrote after. If this is how you wanna go about reading unexpected sequels, don't read this book. Or any sequels at all. You'll be unable to appreciate it for what Ready Player Two is: a decent sequel with tons of easter eggs for nerds all over the planet. Don't get me wrong, scepticism per se is not a bad thing but don't let it ruin your reading experience.
What made both RPO and RPT such great reads for me is that Ernest has a remarkable way of connecting his nostalgia for the 80s to the criticism of society, seamlessly feeding into my hunger for deeper meaning in my reads.
It’s true that the novelty that came with RPO is lost with this sequel and it did impact my reading experience somewhat but I still by. The reason this is not a full five-star review is that I just had to deduct one entire star for that lame and creepy ending. Considering the overall theme of Ready Player Two - the dangers of (advanced) technology - it was just a bit too unreflected for me. But each to their own.
⤐ What’s happening.
‘The simulation had now become indistinguishable from real life.’
spoiler alert: It will only add to the problems of Wade's society. And lead to another easter egg hunt.
Ready, Player Two?
_____________________
4 STARS. Would stay up beyond my typical hours to finish it. I found some minor details I didn't like, agree with or lacked in some kind but overall, this was enjoyable and extraordinary.
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“Two-Face was right. You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.”
― Ready Player Two
― Ready Player Two
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Nov 23, 2020 10:30AM
The only true disappointment is if it's not terrible enough to be entertainingly bad.
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Your review echoes my thoughts completely! The ending was the one VERY QUESTIONABLE part and hard to believe there would be any joy in living with no need to sleep, eat, procreate, or worry about death!
SKIM wrote: "Your review echoes my thoughts completely! The ending was the one VERY QUESTIONABLE part and hard to believe there would be any joy in living with no need to sleep, eat, procreate, or worry about d..."Right?? It put a damper on the whole review for me :/
There is no way for you to know what people went into the book feeling.I was optimistic because I liked the first one, I went in hoping for something good!, this one, not so great.
Not because I wanted it to be bad in ways, but because that’s what the book is.
It’s mainly the first 1/3 that was a struggle, it got better after that.
You’re entitled to you opinion of the story, but aren’t in a position to assess why people gave more critical reviews than you.
The views I’ve read haven’t mentioned prejudging the book.
Zoran Zivanovic wrote: "There is no way for you to know what people went into the book feeling.I was optimistic because I liked the first one, I went in hoping for something good!, this one, not so great.
Not because I w..." Well thank the lawd I can write whatever i want in my reviews :)
Exactly how I feel. I liked the first one a lot and I was ready for just a fun read with the sequel. Which it was. There were some holes and the Prince part went on way too long, but otherwise I did enjoy it. I never really gave much of a shit about Wade as a character, and I was in it for the worldbuilding. 4 stars from me too.
Kelly wrote: "Exactly how I feel. I liked the first one a lot and I was ready for just a fun read with the sequel. Which it was. There were some holes and the Prince part went on way too long, but otherwise I di..."I remember that 😅 definitely also felt that I wanted to see other things, too! I loved getting to know the oasis better. Glad you liked it! Happy reading, Kelly ✨
