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pekoegal's review
4.0
This is an interesting cyberpunk story, but I got lost when they started talking math and metaphors. Still, I liked the descriptions of the different virtual worlds and how they interpreted the hacking or navigation of information.
outofmana's review
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
furicle's review
3.0
A four for the Interesting backdrop, a three for the just ok characters, and a two at best for the plot. Enjoyed parts of it, but won't bother with the sequel they try to force you into.
jcovey's review
4.0
I've wanted to read this for a long time. Eric Nylunds Halo books were some of the first books that got me into reading, and also uniquely impressed upon me the difference between good writing and bad writing as the ones not written by Nylund were just terrible while his were spectacular. As such I always wanted to check out his original work and it did not disappoint. A rip roaring cyberpunk adventure that might be the most inventive work in the genre outside of the progenerative Neuromancer. I love a book that really builds up and goes places and this does that. The very end left a little to be desired, but perhaps it's improved by the sequel.
cindywho's review
3.0
I was really trying to read something more edifying by Rushdie, but got irritated and bored and treated myself to cyberpunk plus apocalypse. It would've been like a roller coaster ride, but there were no slow spots. Cutthroat math geeks and unscrupulous aliens in a dystopic American future - breathless in its fall and ruthless as the protagonist's adversaries. He was supposed to be ruthless too, but kept calling himself a normal guy. Hmmm. But who needs a believable character when the ride is so fun? (July 12, 2004)
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