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Amber asked this question about Neuromancer (Sprawl #1):

Is it normal to be totally confused about what's going on? Because I am.

Deb Omnivorous Reader Yes, it is. Gibson does not over-explain his plots, characters or worlds.
He uses a lot of slang and concepts that you just have to figure out as you g…moreYes, it is. Gibson does not over-explain his plots, characters or worlds.
He uses a lot of slang and concepts that you just have to figure out as you go into the world he has created, as the story progresses you will understand the details. Think of visiting a foreign country, where you barely know the language and none of the cultural mores; you just have to listen to what people say very closely to follow the subject matter.

I have read nearly everything Gibson ever wrote, I just started his newest book and had to remind myself how to read them, I kept getting hung up on the fact that I did not know what was happening and worrying that I had missed something obvious, but no, you just need to read and enjoy the ride!(less)

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