| Interface Contributor(s): Stephenson, Neal (Author), George, J. Frederick (Author) |
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ISBN: 0553383434 ISBN-13: 9780553383430 Publisher: Random House Worlds OUR PRICE: $19.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2005 Annotation: From his triumphant debut with "Snow Crash to the stunning success of his latest novel, "Quicksilver, Neal Stephenson has quickly become the voice of a generation. In this now-classic thriller, he and fellow author J. Frederick George tell a shocking tale with an all-too plausible premise. There's no way William A. Cozzano can lose the upcoming presidential election. He's a likable midwestern governor with one insidious advantage--an advantage provided by a shadowy group of backers. A biochip implanted in his head hardwires him to a computerized polling system. The mood of the electorate is channeled directly into his brain. Forget issues. Forget policy. Cozzano is more than the perfect candidate. He's a special effect. "Complex, entertaining, frequently funny.""--Publishers Weekly "Qualifies as the sleeper of the year, the rare kind of science-fiction thriller that evokes genuine laughter while simultaneously keeping the level of suspense cranked to the max.""-- San Diego Union-Tribune "A "Manchurian Candidate for the computer age." "--Seattle Weekly "
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Political - Fiction | Thrillers - General - Fiction | Science Fiction - Action & Adventure |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2005278035 |
| Physical Information: 1.39" H x 5.24" W x 8.34" (1.03 lbs) 640 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From his triumphant debut with Snow Crash to the stunning success of his latest novel, Quicksilver, Neal Stephenson has quickly become the voice of a generation. In this now-classic thriller, he and fellow author J. Frederick George tell a shocking tale with an all-too plausible premise. There's no way William A. Cozzano can lose the upcoming presidential election. He's a likable midwestern governor with one insidious advantage--an advantage provided by a shadowy group of backers. A biochip implanted in his head hardwires him to a computerized polling system. The mood of the electorate is channeled directly into his brain. Forget issues. Forget policy. Cozzano is more than the perfect candidate. He's a special effect. "Complex, entertaining, frequently funny."--Publishers Weekly "Qualifies as the sleeper of the year, the rare kind of science-fiction thriller that evokes genuine laughter while simultaneously keeping the level of suspense cranked to the max."-- San Diego Union-Tribune "A Manchurian Candidate for the computer age." --Seattle Weekly |