Anathem
by Neal Stephenson
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Author: Neal StephensonEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-08-25
ISBN: 006147410X
Number of pages: 1008
Publisher: Harper
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Book Review: A book I want to talk about
Summary: 5 Stars
This was an excellent book that kept me reading and wanting to know more. It had a wonderful pastoral beginning which introduces to the world without having to explain too much. The new words that Stephenson invents are used to name objects in the character's world may appear strange, but are often derived from if not other English, German, or French words, which made them very quick to become familiar with. These new words also contribute to the sense of being in a completely different world.
The strongest aspect of Anathem was the characters. The narrator is a complex, likable character whose one discreet sex scene is fantastic - you are cheering them on - it's love. Having been made distraught by the sex scenes in Snow Crash and The Diamond Age, here I was relieved to find a very different story.
My favourite character of all was Fraa Lodoghir because his character was fascinating and strange. Perhaps that's why he seemed so real.
Overall a highly enjoyable book, and one that concludes in a way that makes me want to reread it, now that I understand the character's motivations. I would like to finish by adding that the book brought me to tears on two occasions. This has not happened for a long time.
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