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kcrouth's review against another edition
5.0
This book grabbed me from the first chapter and it was hard to put down. This second of Gibson's "Sprawl Trilogy" (first book is "Neuromancer") is fast moving, intelligent, fascinating, and very well written. The three plot lines in this story are each interesting and compelling in their own way, and converge near the end in an exciting conclusion. I loved this book, and am excited to read the third in the trilogy "Mona Lisa Overdrive"! (and then to re-read all three again) I highly recommend this book!
robfarren's review against another edition
4.0
Like Nas and Illmatic, William Gibson will never be out from under the shadow of his debut. Everything will be compared to it, usually unfavorably. But Count Zero holds its own (much more so than did It Was Written).
How about let's compare it the majority of other sci-fi since Neuromancer? I haven't read everything published since then, but Count Zero is better than anything in the genre from post-1984 that I've read. It's an engaging tech/noir thriller. The world is a realistic extrapolation of the then-present which still rings true, the action is believable, and the characters intriguing.
How about let's compare it the majority of other sci-fi since Neuromancer? I haven't read everything published since then, but Count Zero is better than anything in the genre from post-1984 that I've read. It's an engaging tech/noir thriller. The world is a realistic extrapolation of the then-present which still rings true, the action is believable, and the characters intriguing.
redmarble's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
pataustin11's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
andrew_corduroy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It’s been a minute since I read Neuromancer but Count Zero felt like a completely opposite vibe. Less idealization of future tech and more of a dystopian feel.
mekanikstik's review against another edition
4.0
A good story, though not without its flaws. It was endearing to read, and scratched the itch for some oldschool science fiction.
zendingmachine's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
noisyreq's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
niisound's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Vague, sluggish, and unrewarding. Count Zero boldly departs from its predecessor with a multi-perspective narrative that only serves to confuse and detract from the overarching plot. I didn't find myself attached to anyone, and how could I with so little time to acquaint. Some interesting concepts are teased but ultimately never realized in an ending that also fails to satisfy. Hoping that Mona Lisa Overdrive redeems the Sprawl trilogy.