But besides being a terrific read on its own, the book wonderfully combines a lot of Jeter's earlier fiction and evolves into a beautiful hybrid. This is what the Blade Runner books should have been. More importantly this is a synthesis of Jeter's own earlier work, blending science and suspense fiction into a larger whole. It stands well on its own, but as a piece in a body of work, it makes even more sense. Not only does Noir contain some fascinating concepts, Jeter also creates perfectly precise and beautifully captured moments that make it excitingly original.
Science fiction is often more of the past and the present than it is of the future.
Noir embraces it all. Review by JT Lindroos.