Science fiction author Neal Stephenson is a challenging writer who entertains, educates and frustrates many with his novels. His books are densely packed with fascinating ideas, deep dives into science/technical subjects, and sometimes strange diversions. That's why he's one of my favorite authors. I always learn new and interesting things when I read his novels, even when I don't enjoy the books.
In my previous video, I compared Stephenson to the king of the techno-thrillers, Michael Crichton. (Linked: • Neal Stephenson Is Mic... )
This video takes a spoiler-free look at each of Stephenson's novels and identifies which of them are essential reading and why.
0:34 Overview
1:44 Zodiac
5:30 Snow Crash
9:59 The Diamond Age
15:53 Cryptonomicon
19:14 The Baroque Cycle
23:28 Anathem
27:36 REAMDE
29:45 Fall, or Dodge in Hell
32:27 Seveneves
35:27 Termination Shock
37:53 Collaboration novels
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Igor Sobolevsky
6 авг 2024