Snow Crash.
Neal Stephenson
Recommended for fans of: Cyberpunk 2077
Genre: Cyberpunk / Science fiction
First published: 1992
About the book.
In a near-future America where corporations and private organisations have replaced much of the traditional government, Hiro Protagonist makes a living as a hacker and pizza delivery driver. His world changes when he encounters a mysterious digital drug known as Snow Crash.
The substance appears to affect people both inside the virtual Metaverse and in the real world. Hiro becomes involved in a dangerous investigation that takes him through a world of hackers, criminals, corporations, ancient languages and rapidly developing technology.
Along the way, he is joined by Y.T., a young skateboard courier who navigates the chaotic streets of this fragmented future.
What to expect.
Snow Crash is packed with the ideas and imagery that helped define modern cyberpunk: virtual reality, hackers, corporations, artificial intelligence, advanced technology and sprawling futuristic cities.
If you enjoy the neon streets, technology and corporate power of Cyberpunk 2077, you'll find plenty of familiar themes here — along with a much more satirical and energetic take on the cyberpunk genre.
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