Comment by EvanAnderson

10 hours ago

I'll throw out a recommendation for Neal Stephenson, if you're not already familiar. I like all of his stuff, personally, but the books "Zodiac"[0], "Interface"[1], and "The Cobweb"[2] (the latter two co-authored with his uncle) I think would be a slam-dunk for you, based on your list.

[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zodiac_(novel)

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interface_(novel)

[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cobweb_(novel)

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colechristensen  9 hours ago

I've got REAMDE and maybe Cryptonomicon? finished though quite a few years ago. I've had a couple of false starts with Anathem though I think I've been told it just gets started slowly.

I liked but didn't love the Stephenson I've read. Unlike William Gibson novels I've read, Stephenson is a solid 7 or 8 out of ten for me (maybe I should have added another category in my list). Your suggestions will probably make it on to my list.

  • EvanAnderson  9 hours ago

    I suspect "Interface" will be up your alley. It isn't anywhere near as literary as Gibson. It has become wildly more plausible as it has aged.

    Anathem is definitely a slow start. If anything once it gets going it moves too fast. I'd argue it doesn't spent enough time exploring the world the reader suddenly finds themselves in.

    If you haven't, check out Bruce Sterling. His "Heavy Weather"[0] might well be up your alley, too.

    [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heavy_Weather_(Sterling_novel)