Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson
In a future America where the federal government has largely collapsed and been replaced by corporate entities, a computer hacker and pizza delivery driver becomes embroiled in a plot involving a dangerous new drug and a computer virus called "Snow Crash". He is joined by a teenage skateboard courier and a host of other characters in a high-stakes race to uncover the truth behind the virus and its origins in ancient Sumerian culture. The narrative explores themes of linguistics, philosophy, computer science, religion, and cryptography.
The 1163rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1992
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 450-500
- Words
- 203,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 12 lists:
- 22nd on Top 200 Science Fiction Books (Pre-2000) (Sci-Fi Lists)
- 26th on Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books (NPR)
- 43rd on The Most Significant SF & Fantasy Books of the Last 50 Years From 1953-2002 (Science Fiction Book Club)
- 78th on 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 (Counterpunch)
- 221st on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 284th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 50 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novels That Everyone Should Read (Flavor Wire)
- Recommended Books (Academy of Achievement)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)
- TIME Magazine All Time 100 Novels (TIME Magazine)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- The 100 Best Science Fiction Books of All Time (Tor)