Literary Fiction
System of the World
2003·892 pages
A sprawling historical epic blending science, politics, and intrigue in the early 18th century.
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A sprawling historical epic blending science, politics, and intrigue in the early 18th century.
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Meanwhile, Daniel Waterhouse and ... of the World is the concluding volume in Neal Stephenson's Baroque Cycle, begun with Quicksilver and continued in The Confusion. ... The Amazon Book Review Book recommendations, author interviews, editors' picks, and more....
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Explicit on-page sexual scenes; period prostitution and sensual content
Violence & gore
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Graphic injuries, prison ordeals, executions; intense Tower of London escape
Profanity
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Coarse period language and occasional strong profanity
Substance use
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Recurring alcohol in taverns and social settings of the era
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources
Religious content
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Protestant-Catholic tensions; Newton's theological pursuits recur
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic present
Occult / demonology
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Historical alchemy and esoteric interests around Newton
Political content
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Central focus on monarchy, succession, economics, and modern systems
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Imprisonment, threatened execution, historical slavery and cruelty
Other
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