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I don't think Cryptonomicon would translate to TV very well. While there are some action sequences, way too much of the plot relies on philosophy, science, math
by Turing_Machine 9y ago
I don't think Cryptonomicon would translate to TV very well. While there are some action sequences, way too much of the plot relies on philosophy, science, math, etc. It's hard to show that stuff on a screen without resorting to lame tricks like voice-overs.
Snowcrash is a lot more visual (it was actually originally intended to be a graphic novel).
- snowwrestler 9y agoThat kind of stuff is kind of hot on TV right now--think of Sherlock from the BBC. Lots of crazy graphics overlaying the shot, with narration or voice over. I feel like producers have figured out how to do shows about super geniuses and their weird way of perceiving the world. I mean, you'd have to cut down some verbose stuff, sure. But you could also expand some stuff, or turn narration into visual action.
- pavel_lishin 9y agoI don't think that all that much of Cryptonomicon does. Obviously, half the scenes with Lawrence tend to, but the Imitation Game seemed to do a decent job of portraying someone for whom math was about as important - and the rest of Cryptonomicon is fascinating. World War II! Modern business shenanigans! Family drama! And with Bitcoin and ICOs making headlines in major newspapers, the time has never been better for this. (Nice username, relevant to the discussion.)