Anathem

Why is it that Neal Stephenson writes such huge books both figuratively and literally and yet I always feel that there is a lot left unfinished or unexplored. For someone that is not that great at characterization I just love his narrative, the sometimes aimless plots, the side turns, the unexpected and original ideas. It is probably because I no longer really expect a plot that I am usually surprised when one turns up, and the trip to get there has been always, enriching and thought provoking. And that is the slight frustration. Just like the end of Seveneves, which I read before Anathem, one is left dying for more at the end, to explore the next box of goodies he has opened up for you. Sequels? Not bloody likely from what I hear. Stephenson has too many other great things to write before he might revisit an old story.
11/6/23
Just re-read it. Even better second time round