Anathem

A long, long story set on a planet just a little bit different from Earth. The characters were part scientist, part monk, and all geek. The exploration into their lifestyle got me thinking, but I always found myself asking if the amount of detail provided was necessary. I think, in the end, I realized that his world was rich enough for more than one book, but his plot did not merit a longer than average book. The only question that remains is how did the author the same one who wrote Snow Crash and Diamond Age!?

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