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Spook Country

By William Gibson
Series: Blue Ant
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Spook Country by William Gibson explores a world where art, espionage, and digital technology intersect. It follows multiple characters, including a journalist, a former addict, and a spy, as they navigate a shadowy landscape of virtual reality and geopolitical intrigue. Set in the near future, the story delves into themes of memory, identity, and the evolving nature of surveillance.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by a thrilling blend of technology, espionage, and counterculture. It explores a world where virtual realities merge with the physical, inviting curious readers who appreciate visionary storytelling and complex characters. If you're a fan of intricate plots and speculative settings, this might be just the book for you.

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Spook Country

What happens when old spies come out to play one last game? In New York, a young Cuban called Tito is passing iPods to a mysterious old man. Such activities do not go unnoticed, however, in these early days of the War on Terror and across the city an ex-military man named Brown is tracking Tito's movements.

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Superb, brilliant. A compulsive and deeply intelligent literary thriller - New Statesman

What happens when old spies come out to play one last game?

In New York, a young Cuban called Tito is passing iPods to a mysterious old man. Such activities do not go unnoticed, however, in these early days of the War on Terror, and across the city an ex-military man named Brown is tracking Tito's movements.

Meanwhile in LA, journalist Hollis Henry is on the trail of Bobby Chombo, who appears to know too much about military systems for his own good. With Bobby missing and the trail cold, Hollis digs deeper and is drawn into the final moves of a chilling game played out by men with old scores to settle...

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Spook Country by William Gibson is generally praised for its intricate plot and vivid prose. Reviewers often commend the author for his ability to seamlessly intertwine themes of technology and mystery. Some readers note the book's rich atmosphere and complex characters but mention that its dense narrative may require careful reading to fully appreciate.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241953549

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 July 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 269g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

William Gibson's first novel Neuromancer sold more than six million copies worldwide. Count Zero and Mona Lisa Overdrive completed his first trilogy. He has since written six further novels, moving gradually away from science fiction and futuristic work, instead writing about the strange contemporary world we inhabit. His most recent novels include Pattern Recognition, Spook Country and Zero History. His non-fiction collection, Distrust That Particular Flavor, compiles assorted writings and journalism from across his career. His most recent novel is The Peripheral.

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