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Set in 2044, the story follows teenage Wade Watts, a gamer who spends most of his life immersed in the virtual reality world called OASIS. Wade is obsessed with solving puzzles hidden throughout the game that draw on decades of pop‑culture references. When he discovers the first clue to a legendary treasure, he becomes a target for other contestants who will stop at nothing to win. The competition forces Wade to confront the harsh realities of his own world as he battles for survival and a chance to reshape his future.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Science Fiction
Authors: Ernest Cline
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