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1180 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9783442455126
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 February 2005
Description
An American computer hacker operating in Southeast Asia attempts to break a World War II cypher to find the location of a missing shipment of gold. The gold was stolen by the Japanese during the war. By the author of The Diamond Age.
Community Reviews Summary of 6,428 reviews
Moods
challenging 56%
informative 52%
funny 44%
mysterious 40%
tense 18%
dark 13%
reflective 13%
lighthearted 8%
inspiring 7%
emotional 3%
hopeful 2%
sad 2%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 46% | A mix: 44% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 27%Loveable characters?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 24%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 48% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Violence, DeathModerate
Sexual content, Racial slurs, CannibalismMinor
Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Addiction
1180 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9783442455126
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 February 2005
Description
An American computer hacker operating in Southeast Asia attempts to break a World War II cypher to find the location of a missing shipment of gold. The gold was stolen by the Japanese during the war. By the author of The Diamond Age.
Community Reviews Summary of 6,428 reviews
Moods
challenging 56%
informative 52%
funny 44%
mysterious 40%
tense 18%
dark 13%
reflective 13%
lighthearted 8%
inspiring 7%
emotional 3%
hopeful 2%
sad 2%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 46% | A mix: 44% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 27%Loveable characters?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 24%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 48% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Violence, DeathModerate
Sexual content, Racial slurs, CannibalismMinor
Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Addiction