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Mirrorshades by Bruce Sterling
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In Mirrorshades, did you enjoy ...
... a fast-paced, tech-saturated plot with a central mission?
Neuromancer by William Gibson
If you loved the relentless drive and cyber-heist energy of Mirrorshades, you'll be hooked by Neuromancer. Follow Case, a washed-up computer cowboy, as he's pulled into a global conspiracy with razor-sharp pacing, high-stakes hacking, and futuristic cityscapes that never let up.
... detailed, imaginative worldbuilding of future societies?
Schismatrix by Bruce Sterling
The intricate worldbuilding and the clash of posthuman cultures in Schismatrix will fascinate you if you enjoyed the layered, inventive settings of Mirrorshades. Watch Lindsay navigate a fractured solar system where Shapers and Mechanists battle for the future of humanity.
... morally complex protagonists navigating broken futures?
Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson
If you admired the ambiguous, edgy anti-heroes of Mirrorshades, Hiro Protagonist’s adventures in Snow Crash will be right up your alley. Hiro is a hacker, swordsman, and pizza delivery driver who treads the blurry line between hero and outlaw in a wild, fractured world.
... multiple points of view in a cyberpunk landscape?
Trouble and Her Friends by Melissa Scott
The shifting perspectives and voices in Mirrorshades are echoed in Trouble and Her Friends, where you’ll follow both Trouble and Cerise as they navigate the neon-lit underbelly of a cybernetic America. Each viewpoint adds layers to the heist-driven plot and cyberpunk world.
... philosophical questions about technology and freedom?
The Shockwave Rider by John Brunner
If the philosophical undercurrents of Mirrorshades drew you in, The Shockwave Rider will give you plenty to ponder. Follow Nick Haflinger as he grapples with issues of identity, free will, and surveillance in a hyper-connected future that feels startlingly prescient.
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