Book: The diamond age
May. 16th, 2008 08:15 pmAuthor: Neal Stephenson
Details: (c) 1995 Neal Stephenson; Pub Penguin 1996; ISBN 0-140-27037-X
Verdict: The diamond age is geekily delightful.
Reasons for reading it: I've heard various people enthusing about it, and I liked the concept of a futuristic neo-Victorian setting. (I also enjoyed Snow crash but I haven't got round to reviewing it yet.)
How it came into my hands:
cartesiandaemon lent it to me.
( detailed review )
Details: (c) 1995 Neal Stephenson; Pub Penguin 1996; ISBN 0-140-27037-X
Verdict: The diamond age is geekily delightful.
Reasons for reading it: I've heard various people enthusing about it, and I liked the concept of a futuristic neo-Victorian setting. (I also enjoyed Snow crash but I haven't got round to reviewing it yet.)
How it came into my hands:
( detailed review )