In this episode of Novel Liquors, Alex and James log into the OASIS and strap in for Ready Player One, a book so packed with 80s nostalgia it practically comes with a mullet. But before diving into Wade Watts’ pixelated adventure, Alex shakes up the Pac-Man cocktail—because what better way to honor a book obsessed with old-school gaming than with a drink named after the hungriest circle in history?

From the high-speed treasure hunt to Wade’s questionable life choices, we break down the best and worst parts of Cline’s geek-fueled dystopia. Jouist? James would rather Top Gear. The villain? A corporate cliché, but maybe it was Ogg who was the real villain? And of course, we couldn’t ignore those sneaky little plot holes lurking in the code.

So grab your joysticks (and your drinks), and join us for a deep dive into a book that’s either a love letter to retro gaming or an overly long Wikipedia binge—depending on how much you like references... Total love letter!

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