Neuromancer, by William Gibson, is a SciFi novel that I've been meaning to read for quite some time. I finally was able to pick up this book a few weeks ago at a Powells in Beverton (using some gift certificates my sister had gotten me for gifts) and was very happy to dive into it this last week.
The book is a genre defining Cyberpunk novel. Gibson's ingenuity and imagination are beyond comparison and took be by surprise. Where Gibson seems the most strong are in scenes where the protagonist Case, a hacker everyman, encounters a chaotic situation. Gibson drags the reader along with Case for a ride where neither we nor Case understand exactly what is going on, letting us guess where to put the pieces together to form a coherent picture. Some people might consider this a boon, but because is left as confused as the reader, it only adds to the experience.
This is a must read for any lover of literature, especially for those that love Science Fiction. There is a reason that people recommend this novel and why it won a Nebula and a Hugo. If you don't know why, its about time you find out.
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