Maybe I should have read Count Zero first...

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	• Mona Lisa Overdrive William Gibson Spectra, 1989 - 320 pages average customer review:based on 47 reviews view larger image
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Gibson did it again

William Gibson has again proved himself an extraordinary writer with Mona Lisa Overdrive. The story takes place in a futuristic world where big corporations run everything and the entertainment business is the world's largest source of income. It is here that we meet Gibson's remarkable cast of characters including Angie, a famous "stim star" that has the ability to jack-in to cyberspace without any equipment, Slick Henry, an ex-con who seems to have an uncontrollable urge to create killing machines, Sally Shears, one of the few returning characters from Neuromancer, and Mona Lisa, a prostitute who bears an amazing resemblance to Angie.
The bulk of the book is the separate stories of these individuals, bringing them together in the end in a brilliant fashion. Through this format, Gibson is able to tell a nearly omniscient view of the story by giving not only the point of view of one character, but of all of the characters. This gives an overall effect that sucks you into the book, and doesn't let go. Gibson is also easily able to use this format to show what the characters themselves aren't able to figure out. He gives you bits of information from each of the characters, and you are able to put this together while the characters are clueless. Gibson does all of this and keeps the action rolling without any confusion that allows for a very quick read.
Mona Lisa Overdrive is the third installation in Gibson's series, preceded by Neuromancer and Count Zero. Although it is not necessary to read the first two before Mona Lisa Overdrive, I would recommend it. You will understand much more, and will be able to enjoy all of the little references to the previous two. Gibson truly is a great writer, and Mona Lisa Overdrive is his masterpiece.

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Every pop icon should be wary....

I could see exactly how Angie Mitchell is today's Britney and Janet Jackson or any other pop star. But the story, action and complete contrast to the other characters, who are just as real and human as Angie (if not more) is what makes this a masterpiece. Just as easily can we imagine the squeamish response from a pop star about smelling fish, can we see the landscape of trash and refuse that is Dog solitude as it's lonely residents feel trouble in a big car rolling towards them.

And remember never to just snort the stuff.

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Maybe I should have read Count Zero first...

But who cares? Molly was there. I love that razorgirl. Makes me want glass eyes.

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My favorite of the Sprawl novels

Like other reviewers, I was happy to see Molly again-- can I be an over-thirty razorgirl? Even though all the books were great reads, somehow _Mona Lisa Overdrive_ managed to flow together with every click perfect. The other two were heartbreakingly close to perfect, but for me this one just did everything right. Excellent.

Simply my favorite fiction, ever.

Gibson's writing is gritty urban poetry. Every phrase is polished, shaped. This is THX writing. Science fiction doesn't get any better than this.

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