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stacias99's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed [b:Reamde|10552338|Reamde|Neal Stephenson|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1305993115s/10552338.jpg|15458989]! I think of [a:Neal Stephenson|545|Neal Stephenson|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1314902446p2/545.jpg] as, primarily, a science fiction writer, but there was very little (if any) science fiction in Reamde. It was much more of a thriller with some plot points that appealed to the geek in me (the video game that was central to the story, a computer virus writer and several tech-y characters). It's a long read (40+ hours of an audiobook), but I was interested through the whole story. I liked the characters and I like Stephenson's writing style. The story didn't start off fast-paced, but it kept increasing in intensity as I read. This book was a great recommendation for the other books by Stephenson I have in my tbr pile.
aarond30's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mercutio's review
4.0
That was one hell of a book. I feel like this could have been a trilogy of books, but Neal is far too busy to break it down into parts. The story was epic, and had a really cohesive plot from start to finish. My only criticism is that it looks like a cyberpunk technoculture book, but quickly turns into a generic action movie. A really good one though, with some fun surprises.
sarahetc's review against another edition
5.0
To sum up: It takes more than Russian mobsters, Chinese hackers, and assorted Jihadists to bring down a bunch of Iowans!
A great read that requires very little set-up to initiate a lot of action and adventure. Stephenson's settings are always far-flung. His characters are always relatable. This book was no exception. The last 20% of the book (about 200 pages, maybe?) was some of the most exciting, compelling stuff I've read. I kept thinking, "Wow, this is going to make a fantastic action movie!"
Five, six, ten stars! Start it if you like gaming, or Stephenson, or action in general. Finish it because you won't be able to put it down.
A great read that requires very little set-up to initiate a lot of action and adventure. Stephenson's settings are always far-flung. His characters are always relatable. This book was no exception. The last 20% of the book (about 200 pages, maybe?) was some of the most exciting, compelling stuff I've read. I kept thinking, "Wow, this is going to make a fantastic action movie!"
Five, six, ten stars! Start it if you like gaming, or Stephenson, or action in general. Finish it because you won't be able to put it down.
masonsilber's review
adventurous
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
elsie_n's review
adventurous
dark
funny
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
m_klevenberg's review against another edition
5.0
It’s difficult for me to recommend a book that’s over 1000 pages long, but this one was written so well and the pages kept turning. The storyline was intriguing and complicated while the ending was dramatic and engaging. I read the last 5 hours of the book in a single push and couldn’t put it down.