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The Shockwave Rider

byJohn Brunner

Genres: Science Fiction Cyberpunk Graphic Novels Cyberpunk

Who is this book for? Readers interested in technology, dystopian futures, and character-driven narratives.

Topics FreedomTechnology and HumanitySurvival

MoodDark

ViolenceModerate

In a world drowning in data and information and choking on novelty and innovation, Nickie Haflinger - a most dangerous fugitive who doesn't even appear to exist - provides a window onto a global society falling apart in all directions, with madness run amok and personal freedom surrendered to computers and bureaucrats. Caught and about to be re-programmed, can he escape once again, defy the government and turn the tide of organizational destruction?

Language

Published on

30/01/2020

Pages

320

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9781473228306

Price Comparison

waterstones

Paperback

9.99 £

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