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It's weird that he mentions Snow Crash without even mentioning that it is a parody of cyberpunk that is making fun of the self-serious nature of the genre. I me
by jhbadger 2y ago
It's weird that he mentions Snow Crash without even mentioning that it is a parody of cyberpunk that is making fun of the self-serious nature of the genre. I mean Stephenson's hero protagonist is literally named "Hiro Protagonist", the crime lord Uncle Enzo controls pizza delivery rather than something like hard drugs, and features countries that exist as franchises like fast food restaurants. I like the book, don't get me wrong, but the way the OP (and others) talk about the book you wouldn't expect it to be a comedy as it is.
- bwb 2y agoI loved the humor as well; it's part of why it is so readable. But what really stood out for me was this insane future he painted a picture of.
- mnky9800n 2y agoI liked it when I read it. But you are the first person that also sees the book as satire. I started hating the book because so many people think it's so amazing when it's supposed to be like space balls.
- aaron695 2y ago[dead]
- hacknewslogin 2y agoOk I'm really glad you mentioned that. It didn't fully occur to me, and now I appreciate the book a lot more. Except of course for the oversexualization of a 15 year old, and the authors poor attempts at "sexy writing."