Spook Country by William Gibson

Goodreads page My rating: 5 out of 5 My review: While I liked other W.G’s books more, this one is not to be missed either. It’s not a traditional sci-fi you would expect from W. Gibson, but it is nevertheless a suspense thriller filled with contemporary technologies and interesting twists. Gibson uses his standard technique of having 3-4 story-lines joining at some point together. However “standard” this technique is for Gibson, the story itself is unique and intriguing. …

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Virtual Light by William Gibson

Goodreads page My rating: 4 out of 5 My review: I loved how this book started to create a bridge to the world of Neuromancer in my mind. Yes, still a world very much like our own, but much more anarchistic and full of weird characters. Again typical for Gibson: Three story lines coming together and doing so with a bang! I still liked the Sprawl trilogy more, but just because of more futuristic world, the characters in Virtual Light are just as likeable and interesting. …

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Zero History by William Gibson

Goodreads page My rating: 4 out of 5 My review: A fine ending to a trilogy. For the most part the plot revolves around Hollis returning to do “one last” job for Hubertus Bigend. Joined by Milgrim, an ex-addict with a knack for details and paranoia. Bigend is up to something big this time, ruffling feathers of some ex-military arms dealers. No one in his inner circle can be sure of their safety now. …

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