Snow Crash

Description

“Snow Crash” by Neal Stephenson is a fast-paced cyberpunk novel set in a dystopian future where governments have collapsed and society is dominated by powerful corporations and virtual reality technology. The story follows Hiro Protagonist, a freelance hacker and pizza delivery driver, as he navigates the dangerous streets of Los Angeles.

When Hiro’s friend Da5id falls victim to a mysterious new drug called Snow Crash, which infects users’ minds both in the real world and in the virtual reality Metaverse, Hiro embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind the drug and its connection to ancient Sumerian mythology. Along the way, he teams up with a streetwise courier named Y.T. and encounters a cast of eccentric characters, including a sword-wielding virtual reality samurai and a religious cult led by a former computer programmer turned prophet.

As Hiro delves deeper into the mystery of Snow Crash, he discovers a conspiracy that threatens to unravel the fabric of reality itself. With its blend of action, humor, and thought-provoking ideas about technology and society, “Snow Crash” is a thrilling and thought-provoking read that has become a cult classic of the cyberpunk genre.