Fall; or, Dodge in Hell by Neal StephensonMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Fall: or, Dodge in Hell by Neal Stephenson is a standalone book that feels like it exists in the world of Cryptonomicon. One doesn't embark on a Neal Stephenson book expecting a light read. This is no exception although I felt it didn't require a deep understanding of technology to "get it." It's a unique cast of smart characters. There's some interesting conspiracy/fake news type stuff happening that will make you question everything you think is real. But primarily, the book focuses on the question of afterlife. What if your brain could be uploaded to the cloud when you die so that you live forever?
It's not a new idea. As a gamer, I liked that Stephenson takes it in a direction that makes it feel like the digital afterlife is more like a video game. More importantly, it asks you to contemplate what you would do if you could create the world from scratch and is there a right answer to that question.
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