Stephenson's fourth solo novel, set primarily in a far-future Shanghai at a time when nations have been superseded by enclaves of common cultures ("claves"), abundantly justifies the hype that surrounded Snow Crash, his first foray into science fiction. Here, the author avoids the major structural problem of that book-a long lump of philosophical digression-by melding myriad perspectives and cogitations into his tale, which is simultaneously SF, fantasy and a masterful political thriller. Treating nanotechnology as he did virtual reality in Snow Crash-as a jumping-off point-Stephenson presents several engaging characters. John Percival Hackworth is an engineer living in a neo-Victorian clave, who is commissioned by one of the world's most powerful men to create a Primer that might enable the man's granddaughter to be educated in ways superior to the "straight and narrow." When Hackworth is mugged, an illegal copy of the Primer falls into the hands of a working-class girl named Nell, and a most deadly game's afoot. Stephenson weaves several plot threads at once, as the paths of Nell, Hackworth and other significant characters-notably Nell's brother Harv, Hackworth's daughter Fiona and an actress named Miranda-converge and diverge across continents and complications, most brought about by Hackworth's actions and Nell's development. Building steadily to a wholly earned and intriguing climax, this long novel, which presents its sometimes difficult technical concepts in accessible ways, should appeal to readers other than habitual SF users. Author tour.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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非常racist。除此之外真是没啥毛病。作为一个"鬼佬"，他对于儒家思想和近代历史的理解超过平均中国人的水平。他对于非智能力和自适应学习的重视超越他的时代。他对于drummer和cybernet的想象和blockchain的思想非常一致，也是超越时代的
评分Great mindset about foreseeing the future..but the first 70pages&last 70 pages are mess
评分非常racist。除此之外真是没啥毛病。作为一个"鬼佬"，他对于儒家思想和近代历史的理解超过平均中国人的水平。他对于非智能力和自适应学习的重视超越他的时代。他对于drummer和cybernet的想象和blockchain的思想非常一致，也是超越时代的
评分这盘棋下得真是太大了... 抖...
评分Lovely setting, Interesting main character development
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