technicat reviewed The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson (A Bantam spectra book)
Decades into our future, a stone’s throw from the ancient city of Shanghai, a brilliant …
My favorite Neal Stephenson book
5 stars
This is still my favorite Neal Stephenson book, notwithstanding his tendency to characterize Asians like alien species (paging Mr. Spock). Also one of his more bizarre stories. In a way, it's a sequel to Snow Crash. The characters are more developed and emotionally gripping, and there are more layers of technology. I still dream of working on the Young Lady's Illustrated Primer.