The System of the World by Neal Stephenson
The System of the World

Neal Stephenson

368 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced
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England, 1714. London has long been home to a secret war between the brilliant, enigmatic Master of the Mint and closet alchemist, Isaac Newton, and his archnemesis, the insidious counterfeiter Jack the Coiner. Hostilities are suddenly moving to a...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 100%
funny 100%
dark 50%
informative 50%
inspiring 50%

Pace

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Loveable characters?

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