Discuss Just bought Neal Stephenson's Cryptonomicon . About the greatest hack of all time, breaking the German and Japanese ciphers during World War 2. It's historical fiction written in a hip 90's style where everyone is a badass, dude or nerd. This guy is so nerdy he doesn't even realise gays exist. So far quite enjoyable.
Every page has a math problem, a quotable in-joke, an amazing idea, or a bit of sharp prose.
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