once I get you up there where the air is rarified, we'll just slide, starry-eyed

[primroseburrows]

Geh. It's snowing. I have to leave for work early, bleh.


But first, a question: Has anyone read any Neal Stephenson, and if so, did you like it and why? He's listed as a fantasy/steampunk sort of writer, but when I look at the books in stores, it doesn't seem that way to me. I know I'm missing something, and he's got a great reputation. Also, people who read what I read seem to like him. I'd like to give his work a try, but as I usually buy my books I want to make sure I'm actually going to read it.


Also. I'm becoming minorly obsessed with Frank Sinatra. Not that this is a bad thing. The man invented syncopation, I'm convinced.

Comments

[sylvertongue.livejournal.com]

I've only read Snow Crash, but I loved it. That one's cyberpunk, and absolutely brilliant. Clever concept, good understanding of genre, truly interesting characters and situations. It didn't hurt that the book had elements of all sorts of things I find fascinating - VR, linguistics, ancient mythology, examination of cultural memes, and more I won't add because it'd be spoiler territory.

Also, you must give points to an author who calls his main character Hiro Protagonist. Give him a try!

[primroseburrows.livejournal.com]

Also, you must give points to an author who calls his main character Hiro Protagonist

Most definitely. *G*