Reviews

The Confusion by Neal Stephenson

sharondblk's review against another edition

4.0

This book is a ridiculous romp through Africa, India, Europe and the made up island of Tagoume (sp)
I don't know how much of it even makes sense, but it's fun.
I listened on audio book and it is 34 hours long. If you liked the previous books, this is more of the same, but better. if you hated the previous books, find something else to read.

arthurbdd's review against another edition

2.0

The volume where, for me, the Baroque Cycle's old-fashioned stylistic conceits become unbearable. The inclusion of an absolutely risible sex scene doesn't help. Full review: https://fakegeekboy.wordpress.com/2008/12/11/the-reading-canary-why-i-dont-trust-neal-stephenson/

josephholsten's review against another edition

3.0

After [book: Quicksilver], I was unsure that it was worth my time to finish this series. Fortunately, the pace picked up quite a bit. The Confusion is still no [book: Diamond Age], but it does wrap up with a nice cliffhanger to draw you into [book: The System of the World]

floatsomejetsome's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Fascinating historical perspective, seems to be very well researched as usual. Long and drags in parts, could’ve used a more aggressive editor.

dairine's review against another edition

5.0

Loved it, my only problem? I know nothing of maritime activities, and there is A LOT of activity on the high seas in this one. Often lost me, but then again, it's STEPHENSON!

Still loved it.

guillaumelg's review against another edition

5.0

Picked this up and down intermittently. Admittedly, it was a bit of a slog, but definitely worth the read. Somehow, this book series teaches me more about history than some non-fiction books. Stephenson is absolutely a master of his craft.

fuchs_galaxis's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

tartancrusader's review against another edition

3.0

This was okay, only okay, and as such must rank as a disappointment. The segments which followed the adventures of Jack were just dull, to such an extent that by the time I got halfway through the book I was just skipping over them entirely.

buecolin's review against another edition

adventurous slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

cwebb's review against another edition

5.0

http://www.weberseite.at/buecher/neal-stephenson-the-confusion/