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Whoa!! That was intense--! There's a video game that simulates the Vietnam War, and people play as American G.I.s who eventually die in the game. This is futuristic gaming and uber-immersive--but the whole concept of a game that simulates the Vietnam War is insane! Wow wow wow

Like a vid game

Totally loving it—cool MC I can root for, ahh what a relief this bk!

I’m in

Man what raw writing!

LOL love it or hate it you News-is-Facts lovers

Dozens of interesting ideas—but this whole book’s filled w/nothing. Wacky & zany—the scene with the lobsters was the nail in the coffin—so stupid—it was my cue to start skimming this. How does Stross expect the science stuff to be taken seriously amidst large talking lobsters. No realism at all (wouldn’t most humans paralyzingly freak out in their presence?!—nope not in this book).

No idea whats going on—way too much sensory overload sheesh

A lawsuit bot!

Digging the cyberpunk—reminiscent of William Gibson where I’m hardly holding on to all the slang & tech ideas. Also feel like Stross’ sci-fi is the sort that actually massages, stretches & exercises my brain b/c it’s quite logical & deterministic

1st experience w/this author

Been on my TBR list for long time, finally checking this one off

Pretty darn important but really, unless you’re a city planner or official, this book’s just too arcane and inaccessible.