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Neuromancer (Sprawl, #1)
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I started to read this book in fear and trepidation having already glanced at the reviews. Many of them ranged from disdainful to damning but I took heart from the people who did like it and, after all, it is the winner of many prestigious awards.
I loved it. For me it was a sci fi thriller, two of my favourite genres rolled into one. I was grabbed immediately by the characters of Case and Molly - especially Molly with her attitude, her mirror eyes and the blades under her finger nails. And do not forget Dixie the Flatliner, such a clever little creation on the author's part. This is a very visual book and it was easy to start choosing who would play the roles in a movie.
The language was tricky at times but at no point did I lose the overall sense of what was occurring. Once or twice I went back to reread a bit for example the first appearance of Riviera made no sense to me at all until I discovered what his party trick was. There was plenty of action, a good story and I found the whole thing very readable.
For me this was a very well written book with some intriguing and novel ideas, plenty of action and suspense and a satisfactory conclusion. I did however have to read the ending twice. It took me a minute to understand what Gibson was telling me but when I realised what it was I was left happy.
I loved it. For me it was a sci fi thriller, two of my favourite genres rolled into one. I was grabbed immediately by the characters of Case and Molly - especially Molly with her attitude, her mirror eyes and the blades under her finger nails. And do not forget Dixie the Flatliner, such a clever little creation on the author's part. This is a very visual book and it was easy to start choosing who would play the roles in a movie.
The language was tricky at times but at no point did I lose the overall sense of what was occurring. Once or twice I went back to reread a bit for example the first appearance of Riviera made no sense to me at all until I discovered what his party trick was. There was plenty of action, a good story and I found the whole thing very readable.
For me this was a very well written book with some intriguing and novel ideas, plenty of action and suspense and a satisfactory conclusion. I did however have to read the ending twice. It took me a minute to understand what Gibson was telling me but when I realised what it was I was left happy.
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Jun 20, 2021 08:06AM
So glad that your taking a chance turned into a 5 star read for you, Phrynne! 🤩
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All-time great scifi classic novels, and I'm glad that you have finished the trilogy AND scored it 5 stars. William Gibson demonstrates a truly remarkable skill in creating that dystopia. It certainly has stood the test of time.
MaryG2E wrote: "All-time great scifi classic novels, and I'm glad that you have finished the trilogy AND scored it 5 stars. William Gibson demonstrates a truly remarkable skill in creating that dystopia. It certai..."Just Book one so far Mary! I have the next book on my list though.
Dale wrote: "Intriguing review Phrynne."Thanks Dale. It is a great book but only if you enjoy the genre.
Aha! I have had the same mixed feelings about this series, but after your excellent discussion, I think I may have to try it! THANKS!
Great review Phrynne. I started this once but couldn't get into it. I suspect it's the sort of book you have to be in the right mood for and throw yourself in until it grabs you.
Thanks Patty and Carolyn.For some reason I do like this kind of book. I know it is not for everyone though!
William Gibson is on my list of authors to try. Maybe I'll start with this. I take people's reviews with a grain of salt if they're not anyone I'm familiar with. Good for you!
The sky above the port was the color of television, tuned to a dead channel.One of my favorites, although not quite so ground-breaking now as it was 35 years ago. Glad you enjoyed it!
Patricia wrote: "William Gibson is on my list of authors to try. Maybe I'll start with this. I take people's reviews with a grain of salt if they're not anyone I'm familiar with. Good for you!"I usually scan the reviews and try to get an objective picture. This one seemed to annoy a lot of people! Very glad I read it though and I will read the rest of the trilogy.
RJ - Slayer of Trolls wrote: "The sky above the port was the color of television, tuned to a dead channel.One of my favorites, although not quite so ground-breaking now as it was 35 years ago. Glad you enjoyed it!"
Not ground breaking any more no but still an excellent book, and I enjoyed it very much:)
Nice Blast Phrynne. Neuromancer is not just a good book but important prophetic. Folks that were not around in 1984 when it was written cannot understand how groundbreaking it was.
Don wrote: "Nice Blast Phrynne. Neuromancer is not just a good book but important prophetic. Folks that were not around in 1984 when it was written cannot understand how groundbreaking it was."Wish I had read it back then but I think I was off sci fi and into historical fiction at that time. Nowadays I just read everything and anything - well within reason of course.
Read this back in the day when it was a game changer. Will have to track down a copy for a re-read.
Pam wrote: "Read this back in the day when it was a game changer. Will have to track down a copy for a re-read."I think rereading it would be fun. Let me know how you go Pam:)
