Count Zero
Count Zero
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Novel • Fiction
Dystopian Future • 2030s
2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Count Zero by William Gibson, individuals navigate a world shaped by cyberspace and corporate intrigue. The narrative follows multiple characters as they interact with powerful forces and unravel complex mysteries in a futuristic society. Each person's journey intersects, revealing a larger, interconnected plot within the cyberpunk setting.
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William Gibson's Count Zero captivates readers with its dense, atmospheric cyberpunk world and intricate plot. The novel's strong character development and imaginative future technology are praised. However, some find the narrative to be convoluted and challenging to follow. Overall, it’s a compelling read for fans of complex, speculative fiction.
Who Should Read Count Zero?
A reader who enjoys Count Zero by William Gibson is likely a fan of cyberpunk and speculative fiction, reveling in intricate plots and dystopian futures. They may also appreciate the tech-noir style of Neal Stephenson's Snow Crash and the gritty, mind-bending narratives found in Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
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Count Zero was published in 1986 and is set in the same universe as William Gibson's groundbreaking 1984 novel Neuromancer, further expanding the cyberpunk world known as the Sprawl.
The novel is known for introducing the concept of "jacking in" to cyberspace, a term that became a staple trope in cyberpunk literature and influences depictions of virtual reality and hacking.
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Count Zero# is noted for its fragmented narrative structure, a technique that Gibson employs to intertwine the stories of different characters which reflect the interconnectedness of the digital age.
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Novel • Fiction
Dystopian Future • 2030s
2006
Adult
18+ years
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