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Jan 31, 2013DanMenard rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
This book is a must-read for science fiction fans, but I don't think it quite lives up to all the praise. Gibson has some really cool ideas, and he portrays them very well in his writing: his images are clear and interesting. However, the characters are all stereotypes and aren't as believable as the setting. They do their part well, but the story comes off as less organic than I think is appropriate for it to be as effective as it could have been. I'm a strong believer that a story should feel pulled along by great characters acting believably to the situations they're faced with: Neuromancer puts the cart in front of the horse. The story develops, the characters don't. However, I started with a positive sentiment and I mean it: this is a book worth reading and paying attention to - especially for anyone interested in science fiction. I don't think I would read this book again, but I would read more by Gibson.