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znorgaard 's review for:
Cryptonomicon
by Neal Stephenson
This is a really long book that explores some interesting aspects of WWII cryptography and information theory. Unfortunately half of the book feels dated because it was written as 'modern day' in the late 1990s and focuses on technology. That would be forgivable if the characters had any substance to them. Instead they're just completely unbelievable. Now, top that off with a story that meanders around while taking frequent detours and you're in for an arduous look at data encryption and what Stephenson calls hacking. The WWII snippets are better in terms of story and slightly better in terms of characters, but still not great. This is where you get some good looks at cryptography and information theory (assuming you can slog through the explanations of basic mathematical concepts first).
Probably not worth reading. Just find a book about WWII cryptography and you should get more out of it in fewer pages.
Probably not worth reading. Just find a book about WWII cryptography and you should get more out of it in fewer pages.