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Slant

A Novel

by Greg Bear

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appears in Cyberpunk.

In the sixth decade of the 21st century, the world has been transformed. NanoTechnology, has been perfected, giving humans the ability to change their environment and themselves on the cellular level. And the study of the mind has brought about a revolution in both human psychotherapy and Artificial Intelligence,.It's a sane and perfect world. Almost...

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appears in Cyberpunk.

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Neuromancer
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Neuromancer opens at high speed: terse sentences, noir atmosphere, and worldbuilding dropped as image-heavy fragments rather than spelled-out explanation. Its useful part is concentrated atmosphere — layered sensory detail and economical action that make cyberspace feel immediate without long exposition. Its main limitation is deliberate opacity: invented slang, abrupt scene cuts, and characters who often remain coolly distant can leave the plot feeling elliptical and some emotional moments thin. Best read focused and willing to re-read passages for payoff.

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