Mona Lisa Overdrive

Book Review

«Mona Lisa Overdrive» is the third book in William Gibson's Sprawl Trilogy, continuing to explore themes of virtual reality and a cybernetic future. Critics note that Gibson masterfully creates an atmosphere, immersing the reader in a complex and multilayered world where the boundaries between reality and virtuality are blurred. The book weaves together several storylines that ultimately converge, creating a tense and gripping finale. Characters like Mona, Angie, and Kumiko are deeply developed and intriguing in their ambiguity and growth. Gibson continues to develop his ideas about the impact of technology on society and the individual, prompting readers to ponder the future of humanity. Some critics believe that «Mona Lisa Overdrive» lacks the novelty and originality of the trilogy's first book, «Neuromancer», yet it remains an important and engaging part of the cyberpunk canon.