William Gibson's latest novel (a delay due to last year's municipal strike). By far his most politically relevant to date, it is set in the recent past, combining spyjinks, geek chic, nouveaux ethnic groups, and his usual theme of "lowlife meets high-tech". I especially enjoyed seeing my adopted city illustrated so vividly. The plot, while mundane, does not fail to surprise: strong characterizations and interesting plot devices keep the story humming along nicely. Without spoiling it, there is a satisfying tie-in to recent world events and reactions to them.
26 Feb 2008
Spooky
I finally got to read Spook Country, William Gibson's latest novel (a delay due to last year's municipal strike). By far his most politically relevant to date, it is set in the recent past, combining spyjinks, geek chic, nouveaux ethnic groups, and his usual theme of "lowlife meets high-tech". I especially enjoyed seeing my adopted city illustrated so vividly. The plot, while mundane, does not fail to surprise: strong characterizations and interesting plot devices keep the story humming along nicely. Without spoiling it, there is a satisfying tie-in to recent world events and reactions to them.
William Gibson's latest novel (a delay due to last year's municipal strike). By far his most politically relevant to date, it is set in the recent past, combining spyjinks, geek chic, nouveaux ethnic groups, and his usual theme of "lowlife meets high-tech". I especially enjoyed seeing my adopted city illustrated so vividly. The plot, while mundane, does not fail to surprise: strong characterizations and interesting plot devices keep the story humming along nicely. Without spoiling it, there is a satisfying tie-in to recent world events and reactions to them.
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