Bleeding Edge by Thomas Pynchon
Set in the tech-boom-and-bust era of the early 2000s in New York City, the novel follows a sardonic and street-smart fraud investigator who becomes entangled in a web of cyber intrigue, corruption, and conspiracy. As the protagonist navigates the shadowy underbelly of Silicon Alley, she encounters a quirky cast of hackers, entrepreneurs, and government agents. The narrative weaves together the aftermath of the dot-com bubble burst and the looming shadow of 9/11, creating a tapestry of paranoia, dark humor, and cultural references that capture the zeitgeist of an era on the brink of transformative terror and technological change.
The 10809th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2013
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 496
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.5)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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