Ready Player One (novel)

*Ready Player One* is a science fiction novel set in a dystopian future where most of society escapes reality by immersing themselves in the OASIS, a vast virtual universe. The story follows Wade Watts, a teenager, who competes in a challenging treasure hunt within the OASIS to find an Easter egg hidden by its creator. The winner inherits tremendous wealth and control of the virtual world. The novel explores themes of technology, identity, and the power of virtual reality, highlighting both its potential and risks in shaping society and individual lives.