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The Diamond Age: or, A Young Lady’s Illustrated Primer

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Science Fiction Fiction Fantasy

by Neal Stephenson

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4.19 (61.8K ratings)
calendar_today 1995
description 499 pages

The Diamond Age: or, A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer by Neal Stephenson holds a highly rated rating of 4.19 out of 5, based on 61.8K reader ratings. First published in 1995. The book spans 499 pages.

About The Diamond Age: or, A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer

The Diamond Age: Or, A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer is a postcyberpunk novel by Neal Stephenson. It is to some extent a science fiction coming-of-age story, focused on a young girl named Nell, and set in a future world in which nanotechnology affects all aspects of life. The novel deals with themes of education, social class, ethnicity, and the nature of artificial intelligence.

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Author Neal Stephenson
Published 1995
Pages 499
Genres Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy
Average Rating 4.19 / 5.00
Total Ratings 61,836

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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61.8K ratings
With a rating of 4.19, The Diamond Age: or, A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.01, it performs above expectations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Diamond Age: or, A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer?

The Diamond Age: or, A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Diamond Age: or, A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer worth reading?

Based on 61.8K reader ratings, The Diamond Age: or, A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer has an average score of 4.19 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is The Diamond Age: or, A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer?

The Diamond Age: or, A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer has 499 pages.

Who wrote The Diamond Age: or, A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer?

The Diamond Age: or, A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer was written by Neal Stephenson. It was first published in 1995.

What is the ISBN for The Diamond Age: or, A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer?

The ISBN-13 for The Diamond Age: or, A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer is 9780553380960.0.

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