Wednesday, June 03, 2009

The Difference Engine by William Gibson and Bruce Sterling

The Difference Engine by William Gibson and Bruce Sterling what to say about a 400 page novel that contains the plot of a short story? Basically this is alternate history. Difference engines aka early computers exist in victorian London. A computer program that could be used for gambling is passed between many hands with violent results. Unfortunately an interesting idea gets bogged down with page after page of victorian slang and scenery.

Not recommended.

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