William Gibson’s Neuromancer is the genre-defining cyberpunk novel that gave us ‘cyberspace.’ A washed-up hacker is offered one last shot at jacking back into the matrix, pulled into a shadowy job that spans corporations, AIs, and the neon underworld of the near future.
Get the Neuromancer Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printWhat Neuromancer is about
Neuromancer follows Case, a brilliant computer hacker who lost his ability to access cyberspace after crossing the wrong people. When a mysterious employer offers to restore his skills in exchange for a dangerous job, Case is drawn into a high-stakes heist alongside Molly, a cybernetically enhanced ‘razorgirl’ with retractable blades beneath her fingernails.
Their mission pulls them through gritty cityscapes, orbital colonies, and the depths of the matrix, toward a powerful artificial intelligence with its own agenda. Dense, stylish, and hugely influential, it’s the foundational cyberpunk novel that shaped decades of science fiction.
| Author | William Gibson |
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Why Neuromancer is great on audio
Gibson’s dense, atmospheric prose makes the Neuromancer audiobook an immersive, rewardingly challenging listen. Best when you can give its style and slang your full attention.
Who should listen
For fans of cyberpunk, stylish science fiction, and influential genre classics. Its dense prose and inventive slang reward focus, so it may not suit listeners who want easy, breezy storytelling.
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How to listen to Neuromancer
Neuromancer is available on Audible and Amazon. If you’re new to Audible you can listen with a free trial, or buy the audiobook (also in Kindle and print) on Amazon.
Get the Neuromancer Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printFrequently asked questions
What is Neuromancer about?
A burned-out hacker gets one last chance to return to cyberspace, drawn into a dangerous job involving powerful artificial intelligences.
How can I listen to the Neuromancer audiobook?
It’s available on Audible and Amazon. New Audible members can start with a free trial, or buy it on Amazon.
Why is it important?
It’s the foundational cyberpunk novel and popularized the concept of ‘cyberspace,’ influencing science fiction for decades.
Is it a difficult read?
Its dense prose and invented slang can be challenging, but many listeners find that part of its appeal.