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Neal Stephenson - Diamond Age: Or, a Young Lady's Illustrated Primer

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Set in 21st century Shanghai, this novel of the cyber-future follows Nell, a street urchin, after she stumbles on a very powerful interactive device that has the power to decode and reprogram her entire life. Reprint.
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Solid As A Diamond: Neal Stephenson's The Diamond Age
Aug 09, 2003

Pros: A vibrant, multidimensional world full of hip technology and crazy people.
Cons: Wait, there's a story in here somewhere, if I could only find it.
Bottom Line: Sleak technology meets prim Victorian idealism. Stephenson creates a sharp, ultra cool world of nanotechnology. Worthy read, even though the story becomes shallow and convoluted.
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Diamond in the RoughAge
Jul 06, 2002

Pros: Interesting exploration of benefits and detriments of taking nanotechnology to an extreme.
Cons: Some social forces seem unrealistic, giving the book a psychotic feel.
Bottom Line: I was intrigued by Stephenson's ideas, but extremely disappointed by his development of the cultural implications.
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Neal Stephenson, my cyber-fictional platonic analogue: A Diamond Age Review
Nov 28, 2003

Pros: Incredible visions of technology. Penetrating insights into the nature of creativity, morality, spirituality, etc.
Cons: Shaky plot, flat characters, immature style. Occasionally ridiculous fantastical vision of technology.
Bottom Line: Though deriving from an immature Stephenson writing style, his piercing insight into society is unfailing. He provides exceptionally rational brain fodder for understanding the nature of creativity, morality, and spirituality.
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Life in the Age of Nanotechnology
Mar 27, 2000

Pros: Fascinating and realistic view of life in the age of nanotechnology; more realistic, less turbulent than Snow Crash
Cons: Ending was a bit abrupt, but falls under artistic license
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Never read Stephenson without Reason
Mar 11, 2000

Pros: engaging epic story; charismatic heroine; author's prose
Cons: tech concepts and society not fully realized; lack of denouement
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Amazing Concept, Terrible Story
Dec 06, 1999

Pros: Very interesting technology concept
Cons: Poor plot, horrible ending
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You liked William Gibson's Neuromancer? You'll like this!
Mar 13, 2001

Pros: wild look at future technology
Cons: too tough for casual sci fi reader
Bottom Line: A must for Neal Stephenson fans- the science is brilliant, and the story is warmer than Snow Crash.
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Worth the read. Good science, so so story
Sep 26, 1999

Pros: Fun plot and interesting science
Cons: Writing is a little unpolished
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Snow Crash is better? NO WAY.
Nov 15, 1999

Pros: it's neal stephenson! interesting technopaganistic ideas
Cons: neal's still working on his style
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Stephenson At his Worst...But It's Still Good.
Aug 29, 2000

Pros: Great, vivid decsriptions of possible nanotechnological applications in daily life.
Cons: The last 25% of the book.
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