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Neuromancer
A hacker and an assassin are thrust into a web of high-stakes crime as they take aim at a corporate dynasty.
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Plot Summary
Case, a washed-up computer hacker, is hired by a mysterious employer for one last job. He is offered a cure for his damaged nervous system in exchange for infiltrating a powerful artificial intelligence. Accompanied by a street-smart mercenary named Molly, Case navigates a gritty, technologically advanced underworld, facing corporate espionage, AI constructs, and the very nature of consciousness.
Critical Reception
As a novel, 'Neuromancer' is widely considered a seminal work of science fiction and the definitive cyberpunk text. It revolutionized the genre with its gritty portrayal of technology, corporate control, and the blurring lines between humanity and the digital realm. Its influence on subsequent literature, film, and video games is immeasurable, earning it critical acclaim upon its release and enduring legacy.
What Reviewers Say
Visionary and groundbreaking exploration of the cyberpunk genre.
Imaginative world-building and compelling narrative.
Profoundly influential on science fiction and popular culture.
Google audience: N/A (Novel)
Awards & Accolades
Winner of the Nebula Award for Best Novel (1984), Winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel (1985), Winner of the Philip K. Dick Award (1985)
Fun Fact
William Gibson has stated that the iconic phrase 'cyberspace' was invented by him while writing 'Neuromancer'.
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