Rachel's review
Halting State by Charles Stross
Rachel's review
rating:
bookshelves: scififantasy
recommended for: people who like cop novels and gamers and intelligent people who like to read good books
status: Read in October, 2007
rating:
bookshelves: scififantasy
recommended for: people who like cop novels and gamers and intelligent people who like to read good books
status: Read in October, 2007
So, once you either learn the gamer lingo or decide to ignore it, this books is really intriguing. The premise is the same as many of Asimov's and other 60s, 70s, and 80s sci-fi authors (technology is scary and can kill us all!) but done in a very slick, plausible way. The story is set in the near future, and it's pretty believable how much our lives are given over to technology and the internet. There are twists and turns, and you're never quite sure whom to trust. There are also quantum technologies involved and espionage agencies and a poorly developed, but entertaining, romance. You know, something for the ladies. Also, there are swords.
Read it and find out how disaster is narrowly averted (or is it???)!
Read it and find out how disaster is narrowly averted (or is it???)!
