""Ready Player One"" is a dystopian science fiction novel set in a future where most of humanity escapes their grim reality by entering the OASIS, a virtual reality world. The story follows Wade Watts, a teenager on a quest to find an Easter egg hidden in the OASIS by its deceased creator. The prize promises immense wealth and power, leading to a high-stakes adventure filled with pop culture references, virtual challenges, and themes of identity, friendship, and social justice.