Sianeka - , reviewed on 8/23/2007 + 114 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 4

Another big thick book from Neal Stephenson. If you like his style, this new book, first in a series of stories, will not disappoint. He deftly intertwines the stories of three main characters, richly delving into each character's history and exploits. If you've never read Stephenson, this is one of his historical fictions, bringing to life the time period of Sir Isaac Newton and the scientific community of the late 1600s to early 1700s. You'll get insights into the lives of some famous historical figures that you never imagined, including kings and noblemen, famous early astronomers and philosophers, beggars and villains. There are also references to characters that appear in other Stephenson novels.

Despite the length, I was sorry to see it end and look forward to reading more in this series.

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