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Johnny Mnemonic

eng. Johnny Mnemonic · 1981
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Interesting Facts

  • The main character, Johnny, is a data courier who uses his brain as a storage device for information.
  • The setting is a cyberpunk future where technology and cybernetics play a key role.
  • The book depicts a world where corporations wield immense power and influence, while criminal syndicates control a significant part of society.
  • Johnny suffers from amnesia caused by a memory-wiping procedure necessary for his job.
  • The plot revolves around Johnny's attempt to regain his memory and rid himself of the data stored in his brain.
  • The book explores themes of identity, memory, and human nature in a high-tech environment.
  • Johnny's story inspired a 1995 film of the same name, starring Keanu Reeves.
Johnny Mnemonic
Date of publication: 20 June 2024
Last updated: 14 July 2024
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Johnny Mnemonic
Original titleeng. Johnny Mnemonic · 1981