Zodiac by Neal Stephenson

308 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller adventurous challenging mysterious fast-paced
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Zodiac by Neal Stephenson is a gripping and captivating read that will captivate fans of environmental activism and ecological thrillers, who will be drawn into the world of Sangamon Taylor's high-stakes adventure as he navigates the dark underbelly of pollution and corruption.

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Sangamon Taylor's a New Age Sam Spade who sports a wet suit instead of a trench coat and prefers Jolt from the can to Scotch on the rocks. He knows about chemical sludge the way he knows about evil -- all too intimately. And the toxic trail he fol...

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Community Reviews

3.63
based on 1,439 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 92%

funny: 52%

informative: 42%

tense: 40%

mysterious: 27%

dark: 17%

lighthearted: 15%

challenging: 12%

inspiring: 12%

reflective: 10%

emotional: 5%

hopeful: 2%

sad: 2%


Pace

58% of readers chose fast
35% of readers chose medium
5% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

70% of readers chose Plot
22% of readers chose A mix
6% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

8% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
67% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

48% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
51% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

32% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
55% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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