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Interface

Interface

DystopianPolitics & Society
Pages
618
Published
2002
Language
English

Synopsis

In this classic thriller, a seemingly unbeatable presidential candidate has a secret weapon: a biochip that connects him directly to public opinion. William A. Cozzano, a likable governor, is hardwired to a computerized polling system, making him the ultimate special effect in the political arena. Forget policy and issues; Cozzano's campaign is a shocking and all-too-plausible tale of technology's influence on democracy.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseSatiricalThought-Provoking

Genres

Dystopian Politics & Society Science Fiction Thriller Cyberpunk Political Thriller

About the author

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Neal Stephenson

Neal Town Stephenson (born October 31, 1959) is an American writer and game designer known for his works of speculative fiction. His novels have been categorized as science fiction, historical fiction, cyberpunk, postcyberpunk, and baroque. Stephenson's work explores subjects such as mathematics, cryptography, linguistics, philosophy, currency, and the history of science. He also writes non-fiction articles about technology in publications such as Wired. He has also written novels with his un...

Characters

William A. CozzanoProtagonist
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Frequently asked questions

  • Who is the co-author of this book?

    This novel was written by Neal Stephenson in collaboration with his uncle, the historian George Jewsbury, who contributed expertise on political and historical elements.

  • Why was this book originally published under the name Stephen Bury?

    The authors chose to use the joint pseudonym Stephen Bury to publish this work and their subsequent collaboration, The Cobweb, before later editions began attributing the books to their real names.