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Synopsis
Within the Metaverse, Hiro is offered a datafile named Snow Crash by a man named Raven who hints that it is a form of narcotic. Hiro's friend and fellow hacker Da5id views a bitmap image contained in the file which causes his computer to crash and Da5id to suffer brain damage in the real world. This is the future we now live where all can be brought to life in the metaverse and now all can be taken away. Follow on an adventure with Hiro and YT as they work with the mob to uncover a plot of biblical proportions.
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Is Snow Crash appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Contains strong language, violence including brain damage from digital attacks, criminal activity involving organized crime, and mature themes about virtual reality addiction and corporate dystopia.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include violence, drug-related content, and brain damage (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the fast-paced hacker adventure through a groundbreaking virtual world with motorcycle chases and conspiracy-solving action.