2005: Welcome to NoCal and SoCal, the uneasy sister-states of what used to be California. Here the millenium has come and gone, leaving in its wake only stunned survivors. In Los Angeles, Berry Rydell is a former armed-response rentacop now working for a bounty hunter. Chevette Washington is a bicycle messenger turned pickpocket who impulsively snatches a pair of innocent-looking sunglasses. But these are no ordinary shades. What you can see through these high-tech specs can make you rich--or get you killed. Now Berry and Chevette are on the run, zeroing in on the digitalized heart of DatAmerica, where pure information is the greatest high. And a mind can be a terrible thing to crash...
Virtual Light
and over one million other books are available for Amazon Kindle. Learn more
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Book Description
Frequently Bought Together
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
Product Description
From Amazon
The author of Neuromancer takes you to the vividly realized near future of 2005. Welcome to NoCal and SoCal, the uneasy sister-states of what used to be California. Here the millennium has come and gone, leaving in its wake only stunned survivors. In Los Angeles, Berry Rydell is a former armed-response rentacop now working for a bounty hunter. Chevette Washington is a bicycle messenger turned pick-pocket who impulsively snatches a pair of innocent-looking sunglasses. But these are no ordinary shades. What you can see through these high-tech specs can make you rich--or get you killed. Now Berry and Chevette are on the run, zeroing in on the digitalized heart of DatAmerica, where pure information is the greatest high. And a mind can be a terrible thing to crash.
From Publishers Weekly
Gibson's cyberpunk thriller set in a near-future L.A.--a two-week PW bestseller--depicts the hunt for virtual reality glasses containing classified data.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Inside This Book
(Learn More)
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
By Nox Influx
Format:Paperback
Next to Neuromancer this is the best book written by this author in my opinion. Good, smooth reading, and would make a great movie. I like to keep my reviews short and sweet, everything just comes together in this novel. I recommend it for any cyberpunk fan!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By John Kwok
TOP 100 REVIEWER
Format:Paperback
"Virtual Light" reveals yet another dimension to William Gibson's splendid writing. Largely absent are lyrical passages describing cyberspace technology that are among the hallmarks of his "Cyberspace" trilogy and "Sprawl" series of short stories. Instead, he emphasizes personalities at the expense of technology. He seems fascinated with how that technology interacts with the seeemingly mundane lives of his downtrodden characters. Both Rydell and Chevette are among his most intriguing creations since Case and Molly; how their parallel tales weave and ultimately intersect is an outcome that I found most rewarding. Once more, Gibson offers some sly, thoughtful commentary on our media-dominated culture; a persistent theme throughout his "Virtual Light" trilogy, including "Idoru" and "All Tomorrow's Parties". Those who've enjoyed Gibson's crisp, lyrical prose, but have searched in vain for well rounded, three-dimensional characters will not be disappointed with "Virtual Light". Although less intense than "Neuromancer" as a literary joyride, it stands alongside Gibson's award-winning debut as among his finest works of fiction.
Format:Audio Cassette
Well, for those of you who are new on Gibson, be warned, that this is not the book you should start with. Why? If you start with this you'll probably be dissapointed and you'll refuse to read the Neuromancer which would be mistake. What we have here is imaginary world without imagination, characters are not likeable and you'll forget about them on the first day upon completing the final chapter. Cheap moralty and chases from B-rated movies makes this book a lousy trash SF, no matter what anybody else could say 'bout it. Chapters are written in different manner, varying in lenght and breaking the pace of the story more than is necessary. Storyline is rather uninventive without the satisfactory end, or to say with end that is no end at all. Various appearances of countless different and not so interesting characters keeps you occupied with tracking which is irelevant instead keepin' you on your seat wondering what'll happen next. Skip this one and you won't regret it.
Want to see more reviews on this item?
›
Go to Amazon.com to see all 75 reviews
3.8 out of 5 stars
Most recent customer reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
I read this once before, and it was called Snow Crash
While reading this book, I got the distince impression that Gibson got the inspiration for this novel right after he finished reading Neal Stephenson's "Snow... Read more
Published on Jan 6 2004 by Random
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gibson the Great does it again
This is one of Gibson's best works, as good as Neuromancer. It does have a few flaws, but they don't detract too much.
What's good about it? Read more
Published on July 20 2003 by Judy Koren
4.0 out of 5 stars
wow
The first cyberpunk novel I have ever read. I was not disappointed one bit and was even pleasantly surprised with how much i enjoyed it. Read more
Published on May 6 2003 by kzd
2.0 out of 5 stars
Dreck by the alleged master of cyberpunk
I picked up this book on a whim since the description on the back cover sounded really cool. It sounded like it would be in the vein and vision of James Cameron's "Dark Angel", one... Read more
Published on April 21 2003 by Matthew King
3.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Writing, Thin Plot
Let me preface this by saying that I love William Gibson. I think he is a phenomenal writer who is wonderfully intelligent and imaginative. Read more
Published on April 21 2003 by Michael A. Kopp
3.0 out of 5 stars
Still better than TV......
COPS IN TROUBLE.....
messenger chicks on bikes....
californias acting like everyone else....
and a neat piece of technology lost in it all.... Read more
messenger chicks on bikes....
californias acting like everyone else....
and a neat piece of technology lost in it all.... Read more
Published on July 11 2002 by J Maby
5.0 out of 5 stars
More story, less technology
William Gibson is an author that creates characters and situations that capture your imagination. When you put one of his books down your thoughts stay with the story. Read more
Published on Dec 3 2001 by Michael Love
5.0 out of 5 stars
My favorite Gibson
Maybe it's just because I was raised in Arkansas and I live in a trailer park that I love this one so much. Read more
Published on Sep 25 2001 by Ashley Wynn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rydell's Run
Reading a Gibson novel is an act of faith. He weaves seemingly tenuous threads into a vivid plot. Don't expect to fully comprehend where you're going until you're well into his... Read more
Published on Aug 29 2001 by Stephen A. Haines
4.0 out of 5 stars
Virtual Light, the sidestep from Neuromancer
If you enjoyed Count Zero, Neuromancer, and others, then you'll like this. It's part of a trilogy involving Ridell, a rent-a-cop in gibson's cyberpunk world of future earth, and... Read more
Published on Aug 29 2001 by Josh Daniel S. Davis
Listmania!
|
|
Look for similar items by category
Feedback
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
