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Stephenson, rightfully, had to explain the old-style fuse-boxes with these see-through rounded fuses, as opposed to the more modern switches. Stephenson needed to do this for his younger readers who may have neer had to deal with actual fuses, but boy did it make me feel a little old... (Hey, does Enoch Root show up in this one or what?)
— Oct 20, 2011 02:01AM
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Christopher Mocella
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"Having settled all of that, he rounded up Yuxia, who was mugging in front of a mirror in a ghillie suit that made her look like the Littlest Ent." That would be the second sneaky LOTR reference I have seen Stephenson make this year...
— Nov 17, 2011 02:05AM
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Egdod litterly is the deus ex machinima, the "god" out of the machine world, but only when he needs to be. No doubt, when activates, he comes in grand, grand fashion. "Taking it easy not my intention. Enjoy piss." Only Sokolov...
— Nov 10, 2011 10:57AM
Christopher Mocella
is on page 520 of 1044
I'll say this, Sokolov taking care of business is nearly as satisfying as when Jack Shaftoe had to do the same. Also: Stephenson researched a lot about the functional minutiae of various antiquated firearms. Engaging the safety de-locks the hammer? Sure, sure...
— Nov 03, 2011 02:14AM
Christopher Mocella
is on page 29 of 1044
"Richard's ex-girlfriends were long gone, but their voices followed him all the time and spoke to him, like Muses or Furies. It was like having seven superegos arranged in a firing ssquad before a single beleaguered id, making sure he didn't enjoy that last cigarette."
— Oct 13, 2011 02:07AM
