plodding and predictable

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	• Spook Country William Gibson Berkley Trade, 2008 - 384 pages average customer review:based on 135 reviews view larger image
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plodding and predictable

In "Spook Country", Gibson retreads a path that is already well-worn by himself, not to mention numerous Gibson-wannabes. It feels like an attempt at dystopia, but it's ultimately too anemic to manage it.

The story alternates between three storylines, and it is painfully obvious how they are going to tie together from very early in the novel. In one thread, we have Tito, a Cuban-Chinese man who is part of an extensive crime family and is in the service of his family. In one thread, we have Hollis, an ex-alterna-rocker who is now trying to make it as a journalist. In the final thread, we have Milgrim, an addict who is being held captive by a spook for his ability to translate Tito's family's Russian messages.

I loved "Pattern Recognition", so I have been looking forward to reading this book. Sadly, it didn't live up to expectation. It was plodding and predictable. It was still enjoyable, but there was very little question where the story was going and how it would get there. There are so many other Gibson novels out there that I would recommend before this. Try those, and save "Spook Country" for when you've decided that you like his work.

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