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I like most of Stephenson's writing, but the first fifty to a hundred pages made me want to throw the book against a wall. But I persevered, and I think it's on
by kabdib 12y ago
I like most of Stephenson's writing, but the first fifty to a hundred pages made me want to throw the book against a wall. But I persevered, and I think it's one of his best books, and well worth the initial frustration.
- nevster 12y agoI think the initial difficulty expertly captures for the reader just a small taste of the experience of the culture shock the avout have when they come into contact with the outside world after being closed off from society for x years.