Neal Stephenson
Historical, Science Fiction
Neal Stephenson is a smart man who wants his readers to be smart people too. His books educate and make you want to learn more about the subjects at hand, often throwing in lessons along the way.
Quicksilver looks at the development of alchemy into philosophy, Isaac Newton and Currency in a rollicking ride through the 15th & 16th Centuries.
The story wanders constantly down little alleys that do little to advance the plot but are always worth the time taken. When reading this book it is important that you focus on "enjoying the journey," as the author (despite his protests) does not have the best way with endings in the world and often leaves the reader feeling somewhat flat.
Nonetheless, this is but the first part of a trilogy and it leaves the reader desperate for more, and extremely interested in the historical events surrounding the novel. I spent some time looking at the history of the Royal family of the time.
Readability 4/5
Quality 5/5
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