SNOW CRASH

In the reality of a post-apocalyptic America, Hero Protagonist delivers pizza for Uncle Enzo’s CosaNostra Pizza Inc.. but in the Metaverse he’s a celebrated hacker, a warrior prince who won’t sacrifice principle for profit. He encounters a sinister computer virus that threatens to bring about a collapse of the information system. With the help of a young messenger on one of the coolest skateboards ever described, he traces the virus to its source and confronts his nemesis in person and in the Metaverse. Along the way, he explores Babylonian metaphysics and Old Testament theology. The pacing is good, even in the unabridged version. And his descriptions of America are a biting commentary on our society. R.C.G. © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine [Published: JUN/JUL 02]