If you loved the way Idoru blends the digital and physical worlds—especially through Rei Toei, the virtual pop idol—then Snow Crash will captivate you with its iconic Metaverse, where Hiro Protagonist navigates both the gritty streets and cybernetic realms in a relentless quest. The novel's fast-paced plot and visionary tech make it a spiritual sibling to Gibson's work.

If you were drawn to the ambiguous ethics of characters like Laney and the shadowy corporate interests in Idoru, you'll be riveted by Takeshi Kovacs in Altered Carbon. This gritty noir thriller thrusts a deeply flawed anti-hero into a world where identity and morality are as fluid as digital data, constantly challenging your sense of right and wrong.

If you appreciated how Idoru explores personal lives and shifting social landscapes more than the nuts and bolts of technology, China Mountain Zhang will draw you in. Its near-future vision is subtle and deeply human, following Zhang through a transformed world shaped by politics, identity, and cultural change.

If you were fascinated by the layered, neon-lit Tokyo and the immersive urban atmosphere in Idoru, you'll be spellbound by the city of New Crobuzon in Perdido Street Station. Every corner teems with bizarre creatures, intricate politics, and a sense of place so vivid, you'll feel like you've walked its streets yourself.

If the corporate power struggles and dystopian undertones of Idoru kept you turning pages, The Windup Girl will pull you into a future Bangkok where biotech companies wield terrifying control. The novel's intricate plotting and tension-filled atmosphere echo the intrigue and critique found in Gibson's vision.