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Dang, just erased my review.
I'm giving it 4 stars b/c of how interesting it is and b/c I could write a whole new dissertation on it-- fascinating book in light of the late 20th/early 21st century cultural world it is embedded in. No time for more now, I may try a brief analysis later.
Originally meant to be a graphic novel, and to be honest, it reads like it. The resolution of the plot fits a graphic novel format better, I think-- different standards. ...more
I'm giving it 4 stars b/c of how interesting it is and b/c I could write a whole new dissertation on it-- fascinating book in light of the late 20th/early 21st century cultural world it is embedded in. No time for more now, I may try a brief analysis later.
Originally meant to be a graphic novel, and to be honest, it reads like it. The resolution of the plot fits a graphic novel format better, I think-- different standards. ...more
This is one of the most bizarre books that I have ever read. I read it as part of the Goodreads Sci fi/Fantasy book club and am glad for the opportunity because I never would have picked it up on my own.
I discovered that this book is part of the Cyberpunk genre which is a bit like being sucked into a mind warp. Technology is like its own character in the book--especially with the ever present metaverse (which I find a little daunting). The dystopian future society's priorities are heavy on techn ...more
I discovered that this book is part of the Cyberpunk genre which is a bit like being sucked into a mind warp. Technology is like its own character in the book--especially with the ever present metaverse (which I find a little daunting). The dystopian future society's priorities are heavy on techn ...more
SO much fun. A not-quite-believable world, but good ideas and wild adventure, with plenty of humor.
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