In the Beginning...Was the Command Line by Neal Stephenson

In the Beginning...Was the Command Line

Neal Stephenson

160 pages first pub 1999 (view editions)

nonfiction essays technology adventurous challenging medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers fascinated by the philosophical and cultural implications of technology, who enjoy provocative essays that challenge conventional views.

Step-by-Step Explanation:
1. Identify Themes: Technology, Essays, Biographical, Software, Computers.
2. Determine Moods/Challenges: Challenging, adventurous.
3. Avoid Genre Rehash: Instead of stating "tech fans," focus on the deeper interest in implications.
4. Connect to Reader Type: Readers who like provocative essays.

Description

This is "the Word" -- one man's word, certainly -- about the art (and artifice) of the state of our computer-centric existence. And considering that the "one man" is Neal Stephenson, "the hacker Hemingway" (Newsweek) -- acclaimed novelist, pragmat...

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Community Reviews

3.73
based on 775 reviews

Moods

informative: 92%

funny: 61%

lighthearted: 38%

reflective: 38%

inspiring: 23%

adventurous: 7%

relaxing: 7%


Pace

23% of readers chose fast
69% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
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