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This book builds its own world and language. There are dictionary definitions at the start of chapters to help set the scene. Much of the story is set in a secluded society of mathematicians, scientists, and philosophers. The story is slow to show itself but I didn't mind. Sometimes you have to wade through some theory and the payoff doesn't quite match the setup. All in all I enjoyed it.

America tries to skip out of its responsibilty to pay of the nation debt. The Network decides to fix the next election to ensure full payment. When the presidential candidate has a chip in his head a puppet government has a different meaning. While I liked this book it doesn't have as much technical character as Stephenson's other books.