Anathem

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by Neal Stephenson (Goodreads Author)

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David Peterson As mentioned below, there is a glossary to help, and even a wiki (google anathem wiki) if you don't mind some spoilers. That said, the way this one wa…moreAs mentioned below, there is a glossary to help, and even a wiki (google anathem wiki) if you don't mind some spoilers. That said, the way this one was written, I'd recommend starting over - this may be the first book I've ever done this with, but when I finished I went right back and re-read it to pick up things that I'd missed the significance of on the first read. Coming at those first couple hundred pages with fresh eyes, and the spoilers of the future makes them even better.(less)
Marcin Probably you. There is nothing funny about the book.
Murilo Queiroz Anathem. Seveneves is good, but far more conventional. If you liked Diamond Age and the Three Body trilogy and want to read something from Neal Stephe…moreAnathem. Seveneves is good, but far more conventional. If you liked Diamond Age and the Three Body trilogy and want to read something from Neal Stephenson, go for Anathem (or Cryptonomicon).(less)
Jack Brady I wouldn't say there's all that much mathematics, and I found it all to be pretty comprehensible. The physics and everything is certainly a bit heavie…moreI wouldn't say there's all that much mathematics, and I found it all to be pretty comprehensible. The physics and everything is certainly a bit heavier, but most of it does get some sort of explanation. I recommend you go ahead an read it. If you find some of it a struggle, there are heaps of resources on the internet that might help you wrap your brain around some of the more abstract concepts.(less)

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