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Posted by: Backgammon Aug 21 2010, 05:35 PM

Just noticed on Amazon that Gibson has a new book out. I didn't pick up Spook Country cause I saw mixed reviews. Anyone read this one? Is it good?

Posted by: Doc Chase Aug 25 2010, 06:55 PM

Pattern Recognition and Spook Country were both good books in and of themselves. It was shadowrunning without the actual cyberpunk technology - I think the mixed reviews came from the difference in Spook from Pattern.

I'll have to go snag it and see what it's about!

Posted by: eidolon Sep 4 2010, 05:19 PM

I actually really liked both, but I found that I had to "forget" that I was reading Gibson. Actually, I guess I just had to adjust my expectations away from "old Gibson" and let the new be itself. But yeah, I enjoyed them and I'll be picking this one up when I get a chance.

I do recommend, to anyone that hasn't read them, to read these in their published/written order. They aren't specifically sequential, but it helps, IMO.

Posted by: nezumi Sep 6 2010, 02:48 AM

I can't comment on the new book. My wife picked up Pattern Recognition. I felt like it was Gibson selling his name more than it was an especially good book. I enjoyed it insofar that it taught me about an industry I don't really understand, but it isn't a book I'd care to read a second time, and even just a few months later, I couldn't tell you what it was about.

Posted by: Hagga Sep 9 2010, 09:56 AM

It has the Gibson feel the same way a bucket of sour milk does. It sticks with you long after you finish it.

Good book, though. Bigend is a truly frightening character.

Posted by: Doc Chase Sep 10 2010, 12:50 PM

I checked the cover when I was at tne B&N looking for Changes and was surprised that Hollis was back. May wait a bit on the book since I have two coming in to 'take care of' before I pick this one up.