This book changed my lifeThe Goat writes, "Some books have made a huge impact on my life." It's true. It wasn't until the b3ta mods read the Flashman novels that we changed from mild-mannered computer operators into heavily-whiskered copulators, poltroons and all round bastards in a well-known cavalry regiment.
What books have changed the way you think, the way you live, or just gave you a rollicking good time?
Friendly hint: A bit of background rather than just a bunch of book titles would make your stories more readable
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chthonic, Thu 15 May 2008, 15:11)
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Neal StephensonI don't know if its been mentioned yet, but the book 'Snow Crash' totally blew my mind when I read it.
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Great bookThat and Neuromancer by William Gibson completely blew me away.
You should also try Cryptonomicon by Stephenson.
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Cryptonomiconis his best, I think. He's not a great writer in terms of style, but his research and attention to detail are amazing.
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crackhouseceilidhband Fuck off back to Mumsnet, Tue 20 May 2008, 16:06,
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Baroque Trilogylove a bit of Stephenson myself - Snow Crash is great, my all time favourite is probably The Diamond Age though.
I recently finished the Baroque Trilogy - pretty darn good, but occasionally hard work. I might have to buy Diamond age again now.
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