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A review by rimusa
Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
An amazing fast-paced book that warns us of the dangers of letting megacorporations take over... which has been seen as guide rather than as a warning for people in tech companies.
Neal Stephenson creates a wide and believable world, which allows us to immerse in the story. However, the sheer amount of names and acronyms can make it hard to keep track of who is who throughout the story. Despite that, most of the major characters get their chance to shine in one way or another, leading to a very rewarding read from cover to cover.
The connections between language, programming, religion, mythology, and many others are a bit sketchy if you take them at face value, but they make for a very compelling story.
Neal Stephenson creates a wide and believable world, which allows us to immerse in the story. However, the sheer amount of names and acronyms can make it hard to keep track of who is who throughout the story. Despite that, most of the major characters get their chance to shine in one way or another, leading to a very rewarding read from cover to cover.
The connections between language, programming, religion, mythology, and many others are a bit sketchy if you take them at face value, but they make for a very compelling story.