The Confusion
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The Confusion
Neal Stephenson
3 people recommended it in 3 threads, 2013–2020.
1 commenter pushed back on it — worth reading the threads.
What people on Hacker News said
Who doesn't want to read fiction about The Royal Society, Isaac Newton and Liebniz mixed in with phrases in the line with "In memory of Englands greatest swordsman, beaten to death with a club by an Irishman".
Where it comes up
- Show HN: 3D Book Image CSS Generator 2020 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Which book are you reading these days? 2015 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What is the best fiction book you've ever read? 2013 · 1 recommendation