I read this a long time ago, over Christmas holiday. Though I should have been working, once I started this book, I could not stop. Neal Stephenson writes massive, complicated novels. I’m currently reading Quicksilver, and I have been reading it since late April. The System of the World series is 3000+ pages. Interface, disimilarly, goes much faster.
There’s no way William A. Cozzano can lose the upcoming presidential election. He’s a likable midwestern governor with one insidious advantage—an advantage provided by a shadowy group of backers. A biochip implanted in his head hardwires him to a computerized polling system. The mood of the electorate is channeled directly into his brain. Forget issues. Forget policy. Cozzano is more than the perfect candidate. He’s a special effect.
I highly recommend this book – it is one of my favorites of all time. Now, back to summer reading.
Finished: Tess of the D’Urbervilles and The Awakening
Currently: Wuthering Heights and Hamlet
To Read: Four more….
July 2, 2010
Laura Eleanor
2 responses to “Interface by Neal Stephenson”
Holly
July 2nd, 2010 at 22:22
I just read The Awakening a couple weeks ago. What did you think?
Laura Eleanor
July 3rd, 2010 at 04:38
I understood how it was radical at the time of publication. The author’s intentions regarding Edna’s affair were obvious. However, I personally did not enjoy the book. From the first page, I knew what was going to happen. I did like the theme of female empowerment, though.