James M. reviewed on 1/7/2007 + 101 more book reviews

I feel Gibson is an "important" American author in much the same way as Studs Terkel, ("Last exit to Brooklyn."), and Jack Kerowak, ("On the road."). I get the same flash of recognition. Gibson's "All Tomorrow's Parties." really shook me. (Calling it "cyberpunk" is the same as dismissing Terkel as a "trash-talker".) Gibson has grabbed himself a hunk of the tiger- what a ride! "Burning Chrome" is most interesting as a collection of short S/F stories that show Gibson developing his style- "The Winter Market." is the gem in this collection. You won't be dissapointed.

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