White Light 3 Ed

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Summary: This is a great book that touched me and made me think.
Review: On one level, it's a mathematical fable, like Flatland--it finally taught me what it means that some kinds of infinity are bigger than others, a concept I have puzzled at since I was a child. But it's also a more or less autobiographical account of mystical (for want of a better word) experiences that Rucker actually had--not exactly as set down here, of course, but as close as he could explain them. And at the same time it's a psychologically realistic account of a young professor's professional and marital problems. And it's a fun, surreal sci-fi goof. And it's a modern version of Dante's trilogy. Maybe it's an infinite number of books about infinity!

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Summary: Pain!
Review: This book is really really horrible. It took me a while but I finally finished it hoping it would get better.....it didn't. I was disappointed in the book after having read and enjoyed the 'ware series and Hacker and the Ants. My advice is don't bother.

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Summary: a complex but fun read
Review: This is a pretty twisted book,which blends a kaleidescopic array of mathematical concepts with surreal and enigmatic situations and inncidents.There's some really colourful writing here,and it's very impressive the way Rucker brings to life the various chaos and infinity theorems.VERY out-there cybermetaphysipunk!!

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Summary: An Interesting and Unique Novel
Review: This is an interesting and amusing novel. It deals with some deep
things like infinity, consciousness, and the nature of reality.
As a physicist, I appreciated that the author connects the plot to
some actual mathematical truths in speculating about an alternate
reality and alternate states of consciousness. In addition it is just
an amusing and thought-provoking book. The plot is sort of dark
i.e. the characters are troubled and there is some drug use. This
may be a reflection of the author's own experiences or just his views
on modern life. I could certainly empathize with the characters and
enjoy the sort of dark humor that runs through this book, however
some other readers may not.

Rating:
Summary: An Interesting and Unique Novel
Review: This is an interesting and amusing novel. It deals with some deep
things like infinity, consciousness, and the nature of reality.
As a physicist, I appreciated that the author connects the plot to
some actual mathematical truths in speculating about an alternate
reality and alternate states of consciousness. In addition it is just
an amusing and thought-provoking book. The plot is sort of dark
i.e. the characters are troubled and there is some drug use. This
may be a reflection of the author's own experiences or just his views
on modern life. I could certainly empathize with the characters and
enjoy the sort of dark humor that runs through this book, however
some other readers may not.

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Summary: Share minority view.
Review: Well, someone gave me this book for Christmas and I wish they hadn't. I just couldn't get into this book. It doesn't seem to belong to the cyberpunk genre like other readers here indicate. I felt like I was unaware of some inside joke as I plowed through this. It doesn't merit a single star.

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Summary: Alice in Flatland
Review: What can I say? Rucker, a mathematician, does a splendid job of writing a math lesson (or many lessons) into an engaging story. If you liked Carrol's Alice in Wonderland or Abbot's Flatland, you'll probably love White Light. If you found that kind of sf boring or confusing, you'll probably hate it.

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Summary: Alice in Flatland
Review: What can I say? Rucker, a mathematician, does a splendid job of writing a math lesson (or many lessons) into an engaging story. If you liked Carrol's Alice in Wonderland or Abbot's Flatland, you'll probably love White Light. If you found that kind of sf boring or confusing, you'll probably hate it.

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Summary: i thought this was great
Review: with reference to another review, this was my first rucker book and it made me want to read more. finally, a book about a mathematician and a proper look at the ramifications of mathematics. i think rucker must be one of the greatest authors out there today, the reading was fluid and enjoyable. i'm not much for the little sexual excursions, but it didnt seem too out of place or trashy. overall, one of the better books i've read, and i would highly recommend it to anyone.

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Summary: I'VE READ IT TWICE AND PLANNING ON READING IT AGAIN!!!!!!!!!
Review: wow, simply wow, i am sooo gald i bought this book. this book is changing my life. i love cyberpunk now. The books great. its beyond cyberpunk. so much detail. the charictors are awesome. to have a first person cyberpunk science fiction by rudy rucker (cult hero) himself, is a true gift.