4 ms·
TIL that Neal Stephenson based the character of Glory Altamira in Cryptonomicon on a real woman. I just assumed he made up the idea of a Filipina resistance fi
by satori99 5y ago
TIL that Neal Stephenson based the character of Glory Altamira in Cryptonomicon on a real woman.
I just assumed he made up the idea of a Filipina resistance fighter afflicted with leprosy.
- roomey 5y agoHe is such a good writer, I'm listening to quicksilver at the moment. The way he twists and turns a story and weaves in history is so enjoyable.