![]() ![]() It’s not nearly as credible that the hero would have such an advantage in figuring out how to win it. And instead of a 1980s video game that only a nerd could win, there’s a fast-paced car race. Instead the movie cuts very quickly to the first key contest. The movie: You get to glimpse the “stacks” of trailer homes where Wade lives, but you don’t get to soak in them in any meaningful way. Then, in the epic quest for Halliday’s egg in the virtual universe of the OASIS, you understand why the contest for the first key can be won by someone with few resources, but lots of brains. So you know that Wade is poor, laying the groundwork for a rags-to-riches story, but also that Wade is smart and savvy. You also get to see how Wade thinks, as only a book can show. The book: Ready Player One starts with a detailed look into the real-world life of the hero, Wade Watts. ![]() You can read the headers, but skip the text if you don’t want any hints about Ready Player One. ![]()
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