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Why Neal Stephenson isn't (but could be) the king of modern techno-thrillers.
This is the first of two videos featuring the books of brilliant science fiction author Neal Stephenson. In this one, I compare Stephenson to the former king of the techno-thriller novel, Michael Crichton.
The second video, which I'll upload soon, takes a closer look at each of Stephenson's novels and identifies which of them are essential reading and why.
Stephenson is a challenging writer. His novels are densely packed with fascinating ideas, deep dives into science/technical subjects, and sometimes strange diversions. That's why he's one of my favorite authors. I always learn new and interesting things when I read his books.
1:00 Stephenson/Crichton - Things in common
2:40 Shared technology interests
6:00 Acclaim and popularity
6:57 Significant differences
10:55 Stephenson's hallmarks
15:16 Conclusion
Other videos featuring different parts of my book collection are linked below.
Review of Heroes Die, by Matthew Woodring Stover: youtu.be/-bm0HS_n94g
Martha Wells Before Murderbot: youtu.be/0sBYuxrcysU
Michael Moorcock:
Enter the Multiverse: youtu.be/F5TTtSWPxQs
Guy Gavriel Kay:
Tier Ranked: youtu.be/WoFYvjIDaCM
GGK Is the Greatest Living Fantasy Author: youtu.be/bgGYciPdEpU
Stephen R. Donaldson's Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever series:
First Chronicles: youtu.be/ir9tAWHqkGg
Second Chronicles: youtu.be/IZNgahJniIU
Last Chronicles: youtu.be/Dcqs-ceM2fE
Brandon Sanderson vs. the Evil Librarians: youtu.be/tKsZKKdEzc8
Channel Overview: youtu.be/KRNfov1qH10
Fantasy Overview: youtu.be/qGu7DZNyv1E
Science Fiction Overview: youtu.be/W2LdYtDl6Ok
Mystery Overview: youtu.be/BoDyF0XF3PE
Adventure/Thriller/Historical Fiction Overview: youtu.be/2Qog48AEREs
Horror and Weird Fiction Overview: youtu.be/MrDGibCAYnc
Children’s Books Overview: youtu.be/G2vc15mSpHM
Literature Overview: youtu.be/7T_XlTnGtJE
Antiquarian Nonfiction Overview: youtu.be/MIRje1_14_E
Illustrated Books Overview: youtu.be/oPiZqPVY53c
#booktube #booktubesff #sciencefiction #scifi #bookreview #thrillers
Why Neal Stephenson isn't (but could be) the king of modern techno-thrillers.
This is the first of two videos featuring the books of brilliant science fiction author Neal Stephenson. In this one, I compare Stephenson to the former king of the techno-thriller novel, Michael Crichton.
The second video, which I'll upload soon, takes a closer look at each of Stephenson's novels and identifies which of them are essential reading and why.
Stephenson is a challenging writer. His novels are densely packed with fascinating ideas, deep dives into science/technical subjects, and sometimes strange diversions. That's why he's one of my favorite authors. I always learn new and interesting things when I read his books.
1:00 Stephenson/Crichton - Things in common
2:40 Shared technology interests
6:00 Acclaim and popularity
6:57 Significant differences
10:55 Stephenson's hallmarks
15:16 Conclusion
Other videos featuring different parts of my book collection are linked below.
Review of Heroes Die, by Matthew Woodring Stover: youtu.be/-bm0HS_n94g
Martha Wells Before Murderbot: youtu.be/0sBYuxrcysU
Michael Moorcock:
Enter the Multiverse: youtu.be/F5TTtSWPxQs
Guy Gavriel Kay:
Tier Ranked: youtu.be/WoFYvjIDaCM
GGK Is the Greatest Living Fantasy Author: youtu.be/bgGYciPdEpU
Stephen R. Donaldson's Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever series:
First Chronicles: youtu.be/ir9tAWHqkGg
Second Chronicles: youtu.be/IZNgahJniIU
Last Chronicles: youtu.be/Dcqs-ceM2fE
Brandon Sanderson vs. the Evil Librarians: youtu.be/tKsZKKdEzc8
Channel Overview: youtu.be/KRNfov1qH10
Fantasy Overview: youtu.be/qGu7DZNyv1E
Science Fiction Overview: youtu.be/W2LdYtDl6Ok
Mystery Overview: youtu.be/BoDyF0XF3PE
Adventure/Thriller/Historical Fiction Overview: youtu.be/2Qog48AEREs
Horror and Weird Fiction Overview: youtu.be/MrDGibCAYnc
Children’s Books Overview: youtu.be/G2vc15mSpHM
Literature Overview: youtu.be/7T_XlTnGtJE
Antiquarian Nonfiction Overview: youtu.be/MIRje1_14_E
Illustrated Books Overview: youtu.be/oPiZqPVY53c
#booktube #booktubesff #sciencefiction #scifi #bookreview #thrillers
