Mona Lisa Overdrive

Historical Context and Significance

«Mona Lisa Overdrive» is the third book in William Gibson's Sprawl Trilogy, which concludes the storylines begun in «Neuromancer» and «Count Zero». The novel continues to explore themes of virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and cyberspace, which have become foundational in the cyberpunk genre. Gibson creates a complex world where technology and human identity intertwine, significantly influencing the development of science fiction and popular culture. The book solidified Gibson's status as one of the leading authors of cyberpunk and inspired numerous subsequent works in the genre, including films, video games, and literature. «Mona Lisa Overdrive» also continues to explore the social and cultural changes brought about by technological progress, making it relevant even today.