Neuromancer

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Summary: Neuromancer - a glimpse into what could be...
Review: I've read Neuromancer four times. I admit that it is a rough read with all of it's jargon, but all in all if you give it a chance and settle into it, it is a good read. Why have I read it so many times? Perspective. It's like mining. There is so much to the world the Gibson has created. I'm into compter engineering and information systems by profession. Gibson's speculative fiction put a social face to what typically starts as science, then is engineered, then is released to the masses as product. What he has done is essentially rendered one posible image or view of where our technology will ultimately take us. It's hard, it's gritty, it's brilliant, but it is fiction, for the moment. It is a beacon, a sign, and a warning all at the same time. I completely understand why it has won so many awards. If you are a geek, it is a must read. If you are casually into computers, again it is a must read. Gibson has spun quite the twisted, sound bite based story, but it is an incredible work. His concepts on AI alone are worth the read. As the saying goes. 'truth is stranger than fiction'.

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Summary: Believe the Hype
Review: I read this book in July of 2004 and thought it was fantastic. I read it on the advice of a coworker who knew my love for the "Matrix" genre. I had never heard of the book, but quickly purchased it, and read it in 3 days. I highly recommend it for those who enjoyed the creativity and imagination of the "Matrix" movies.