A likable governor with a brain chip linked to voter polling becomes the ultimate candidate in this satirical political techno-thriller.
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A likable governor with a brain chip linked to voter polling becomes the ultimate candidate in this satirical political techno-thriller.
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From his triumphant debut with Snow Crash to the stunning success of his latest novel, Quicksilver, Neal Stephenson has quickly become the voice of a generation. In this now-classic thriller, he and fellow author J. Frederick George tell a shocking tale with an all-too plausible premise. There's no way William A. Cozzano can lose the upcoming presidential election. He's a likable midwestern governor with one insidious advantage—an advantage provided by a shadowy group of backers. A biochip impla...
What's Inside
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Sexual content
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Some romantic and sexual relationships; intimacy present but not graphic
Violence & gore
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Stroke and invasive brain surgery; on-page deaths and political violence
Profanity
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Frequent strong profanity throughout
Substance use
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Social drinking in political and social settings
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources
Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonic content present
Political content
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Election manipulation, media control, and corporate power drive the entire plot
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Medical exploitation via brain implant; racial discrimination themes
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