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Book Reviews of Zero History

Zero History
Zero History
Author: William Gibson
ISBN-13: 9781410434906
ISBN-10: 1410434907
Publication Date: 2/16/2011
Pages: 693
Edition: Large Print
Rating:
  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
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3 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Book Type: Hardcover
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althea avatar reviewed Zero History on + 774 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
You know how some authors take special care with the opening line of their novel, making sure that it's catchy and well-crafted, giving it a 'hook'?
Gibson's writing is like that all the way through. It's not just a veneer of style on top - nearly every single paragraph contains some adroit turn of phrase, some new and startlingly fresh way of looking at an ordinary detail, and/or a thought-provoking idea.
I think Gibson could write about any topic at all and make it fascinating. I mean, if you'd asked me if I'd be thrilled to read a book about fashion marketing it's doubtful that I'd say yes. But this is a fantastic book. Like all of Gibson's books.