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Islands in the Net
Islands in the Net
Author: Bruce Sterling
Laura Webster's on the fast track to success. A bright young star in a multinational conglomerate, she's living well in a post-millenial age of peace, prosperity and profit. In an age of advanced technology, information is the world's most precious commodity. Information is power. Data is locked in computers and carefully rationed th...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780441374236
ISBN-10: 0441374239
Publication Date: 3/1/1989
Pages: 448
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3.3 stars, based on 23 ratings
Publisher: Ace Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 1
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cyberpunk - early novel by the author
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Seeing this on today's posted books brought back a reush of memory. I read this back in my teens and twenties and really into cyberpunk, but I think I read it at least four times. I found it interesting and compelling, though at the time I couldn't tell you why. Today I can - the main character was sympathetic and interesting (though not always intelligent) caught up in chain of events much larger than herself and her family. I also remember the minor character, Steppin Razor as well and the trick with the gene tinkered yogurt to engage his abilties.

Plus it was at least a little funny with her husband and the supertechnology sun tan lotion.
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a very interesting look at point of view in a post national corporate global environment. follow one woman thru a chain of related events that leads from home to hell and back home but very very much changed. a story of awakening and cruel survival. morality. enforcment. and PR. thoughtful and intelligently presented. i enjoyed the story for its own sake as well as for the underlying theme.


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