false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1157396687m/828.jpg 828 7 From his triumphant debut with <i>Snow Crash</i> to the stunning success of his latest novel, <i>Quicksilver,</i> Neal Stephenson has quickly become the voice of a generation. In this now-classic thriller, he and fellow author J. Frederick George tell a shocking tale with an all-too plausible premise. There's no way William A. Cozzano can lose the upcoming presidential election. He's a likable midwestern governor with one insidious advantage&#8212;an advantage provided by a shadowy group of backers. A biochip implanted in his head hardwires him to a computerized polling system. The mood of the electorate is channeled directly into his brain. Forget issues. Forget policy. Cozzano is more than the perfect candidate. He's a special effect. &#8220;Complex, entertaining, frequently funny."<i>&#8212;Publishers Weekly</i> &#8220;Qualifies as the sleeper of the year, the rare kind of science-fiction thriller that evokes genuine laughter while simultaneously keeping the level of suspense cranked to the max."<i>&#8212; San Diego Union-Tribune</i> &#8220;A <i>Manchurian Candidate</i> for the computer age.&#8221; <i>&#8212;Seattle Weekly 107149 1994 Interface total:741|5:106|4:253|3:302|2:72|1:8| 741 2600 1061 70 828 0553383434 9780553383430 693 64 3.51 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1157396687m/828.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/828.Interface 3 2 false Tue Mar 04 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Tue Jan 29 05:27:30 -0800 2008 Fri Mar 07 05:44:14 -0800 2008
That said, I am still gorging my belly on the Neal Stephenson Kool-Aid and know the man can do no wrong. Except, apparently, when he collaborates with relatives.

San Dimas ...more...]]> 828 0553383434 9780553383430 693 64 3.51 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1157396687m/828.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/828.Interface 3 0 false Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2002 Tue Jun 23 21:42:00 -0700 2009 Tue Jun 23 21:42:00 -0700 2009 more...]]> 828 0553383434 9780553383430 693 64 3.51 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1157396687m/828.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/828.Interface 4 0 false Wed Aug 05 17:55:18 -0700 2009 Wed Aug 05 18:04:24 -0700 2009
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There is much to like here - a deeply ir...more...]]> 828 0553383434 9780553383430 693 64 3.51 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1157396687m/828.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/828.Interface 3 0 false Thu May 28 11:01:48 -0700 2009 Thu May 28 11:15:14 -0700 2009 more...]]> 828 0553383434 9780553383430 693 64 3.51 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1157396687m/828.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/828.Interface 3 0 false Sat Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Fri Nov 07 18:22:42 -0800 2008 Fri Nov 07 18:30:06 -0800 2008 more...]]> 828 0553383434 9780553383430 693 64 3.51 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1157396687m/828.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/828.Interface 3 0 false Fri Aug 15 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Tue Aug 26 16:55:54 -0700 2008 Wed Feb 25 01:53:48 -0800 2009 1 more...]]> 828 0553383434 9780553383430 693 64 3.51 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1157396687m/828.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/828.Interface 3 0 false Mon Jul 21 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sun Jul 13 17:25:52 -0700 2008 Mon Jul 21 07:33:21 -0700 2008 more...]]> 3579637 0553372300 9780553372304 2 2 3.51 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1230701473m/3579637.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3579637.Interface 3 0 false Sun Nov 16 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Sun May 18 14:58:33 -0700 2008 Sun Nov 16 10:35:14 -0800 2008 1 more...]]> 828 0553383434 9780553383430 693 64 3.51 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1157396687m/828.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/828.Interface 3 0 false Wed Aug 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Sat Jan 26 22:42:21 -0800 2008 Sat Jan 26 22:56:33 -0800 2008 more...]]> 828 0553383434 9780553383430 693 64 3.51 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1157396687m/828.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/828.Interface 5 0 false Thu Jan 08 17:39:07 -0800 2009 Fri Jan 16 20:54:03 -0800 2009
It's all about media, government, and technology. Told in a para...more...]]> 828 0553383434 9780553383430 693 64 3.51 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1157396687m/828.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/828.Interface 3 0 false Sun Jul 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Wed Jul 25 08:03:40 -0700 2007 Wed Feb 25 01:53:37 -0800 2009
There isn't the mind blowing freedom of, say, Diamond Age or Sno...more...]]> 828 0553383434 9780553383430 693 64 3.51 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1157396687m/828.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/828.Interface 4 0 false Tue May 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Sun Aug 05 11:27:57 -0700 2007 Wed Sep 12 12:38:19 -0700 2007 more...]]> 828 0553383434 9780553383430 693 64 3.51 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1157396687m/828.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/828.Interface 4 0 false Fri Jul 17 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri Jul 17 19:45:01 -0700 2009 Fri Jul 17 19:47:37 -0700 2009 3 or more more...]]> 403256 0099427753 9780099427759 13 1 3.51 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174452014m/403256.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/403256.Interface 4 0 false Wed Oct 22 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Mon Sep 29 04:35:50 -0700 2008 Wed Oct 22 09:32:31 -0700 2008 more...]]> 828 0553383434 9780553383430 693 64 3.51 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1157396687m/828.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/828.Interface 4 0 false Wed May 06 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri Apr 17 15:17:24 -0700 2009 Mon May 11 11:30:36 -0700 2009 more...]]> 828 0553383434 9780553383430 693 64 3.51 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1157396687m/828.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/828.Interface 3 0 false Tue May 13 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Mon Mar 03 06:28:33 -0800 2008 Tue May 13 21:52:37 -0700 2008
However, in keeping with Stephenson's other works, this book has proven to be far too real a prediction of the future. The micro-detailing of the american populous, the tremendous lengths a campaign can go to for spin...more...]]> 828 0553383434 9780553383430 693 64 3.51 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1157396687m/828.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/828.Interface 4 0 false Wed Feb 06 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Mon Apr 28 18:44:44 -0700 2008 Mon Apr 28 18:45:07 -0700 2008 more...]]> 828 0553383434 9780553383430 693 64 3.51 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1157396687m/828.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/828.Interface 3 0 false Mon Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Aug 30 11:56:59 -0700 2009 Mon Aug 31 12:07:31 -0700 2009 early Stephenson. Not as smooth, sleek or brainy as Snow Crash or The Diamond Age, but a fun, thought-provoking read.]]> http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=828