Pattern Recognition

This is a novel by William Gibson.

I came across this book sort of by chance. I had the urge to read Neuromancer (also by Gibson) and, while picking it up, noticed this book next to it. Pulling Pattern Recognition off the shelf I noticed a blurb from Neil Gaiman on the back cover. Of course, I then had to read it.

Naturally, Pattern Recognition is a wonderful, wonderful book. If I didn't know already that it was by the same author as Neuromancer, I would never have guessed (though Neuromancer is also very good.) The style, though possibly not original, is not quite like anything I have come across before, and I must say I love it. The main character is extremely well developed, and supporting characters, while necessarily less developed, are well written.

If I had to critique anything about it, I would say that that the story is a little basic and the climax is a little low. I find I don't care too much about this though because the story is so well told, it doesn't need to be fancy. I will certainly be reading more of Gibson (of course allowing a short break for the release of Eragon book 3.)

This book I really recommend to anyone and everyone. Ok, that's a lie. If you are a conscienceless grammar Nazi, you won't be fond of the style I am so lavishly praising. But otherwise everyone can adore this book.