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Quicksilver: 1 (Baroque Cycle)

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Lee
few weeks ago
An outstanding feat in itself. The required research alone to tackle such a literaly endeavour should be applauded. Stephenson turns his dense prose and infamous wit to the 17th century weaving in and out of the fact and fiction that surrounded such erudite giants as Liebiniz, Newton, Hooke and Boyle. Equal parts history lesson, societal commentary and adventure novel, Stephenson introduces Jack...more
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few weeks ago
I only get 5 stars? If you've read Cryptonomicon, you must read this. A prequel of sorts, it has that same mix of technology, politics, and social intercourse. It just happens to be set in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Oddly enough, it was this book (actually the whole Baroque Cycle) that kindled in me an intense interest in this incredible period of scientific...more
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few weeks ago
I finished reading Quicksilver in April (yes, I'm wayyy behind), and I rave about it. It is very strong in very many aspects that I really can't think of anything wrong with it (other than it was a very long read, which wasn't itself a bad thing because that's how you can have so many details, which makes it so realistic.) Despite its being historical "fiction", I was gripped by it so much it...more
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few weeks ago
Part of the four-part Baroque Cycle and described by the author as Historical Science Fiction. Simply one of the best books I have ever read - and definitely my favourite of the series. The book covers history, science (including alchemy), vagabonds, religion and just about everything in between. Hooke is described superbly if slightly unfairly. Far to vast to describe this book or its...more
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few weeks ago
This is one of the worst books that I have ever read. In fact, I could not even finish it, and I usually am one to suffer through horrible films, books, and anything else for which I have spent money. I was so angry about it because I wasted a $25.00 gift card to Borders. Sadly because I was stupid and lost the receipt, they offered me neither store credit nor a refund. They said that my only...more
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  • ISBN-10: 0380977427
  • ISBN-13: 9780380977420
  • ISBN-10: 0060599332
  • ISBN-13: 9780060599331
  • ISBN-10: 0060721618
  • ISBN-13: 9780060721619
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