A review by luckypluto
The Confusion by Neal Stephenson

adventurous challenging funny informative reflective slow-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? Yes

4.0

Wow—such an amazing story that I’m not sure I can do it justice in a review. I mean, the novel does unfold ponderously—it took me nearly six months to read it, although it feels like I just started. In typical Stephenson fashion, the novel hooks you quickly, languishes for a while, and then lets loose for the last hundred pages or so. It is an amazing story, combining both pirates, political intrigue, and a sea voyage that spans nearly the entire globe. It was worth the six months I spent on it and I look forward to the final volume in the series, although I’m not sure I’ll ever have the time to reread this epic tale, much as it may deserve another look.