54 pages 1 hour read

William Gibson

Neuromancer

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1984

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

Neuromancer by William Gibson follows Case, a washed-up computer hacker who is hired by a mysterious employer for a high-stakes cyberspace mission. Joined by Molly, a street samurai, Case navigates a world of AI, corporate espionage, and deadly intrigue to break into the highly secured Villa Straylight and free an AI named Wintermute, facing numerous dangers in both reality and the virtual world. The book features depictions of drug use.

Reviews & Readership

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William Gibson's groundbreaking novel, Neuromancer, is lauded for its visionary depiction of cyberspace and its influential role in the cyberpunk genre. Critics praise its imaginative, fast-paced narrative and richly detailed world-building. However, some find its dense prose and complex jargon challenging. Overall, it remains a seminal work for science fiction enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Neuromancer?

Readers who love Neuromancer by William Gibson are typically fans of cyberpunk and speculative fiction. They enjoy intricate, futuristic plots with themes of artificial intelligence and cyberspace. If you liked Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson or Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick, Neuromancer will captivate you.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

790L

Book Details

Genre

Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction

Fantasy

Classic Fiction

Themes

Values/Ideas: Science & Technology

Natural World: Appearance & Reality

Natural World: Place