Neuromancer by William Gibson
In this groundbreaking cyberpunk novel, a washed-up computer hacker is hired by a mysterious employer to pull off the ultimate hack. As he navigates a dystopian future filled with artificial intelligence, corporate espionage, and virtual reality, he must confront his own past and the dark realities of the digital world. The narrative explores themes of technology, identity, and consciousness, pushing the boundaries of science fiction literature.
The 256th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 1385
Since this book was first published in 1984, there is a penalty of 16.0%. The age adjusted score is 1163.4.
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