This is Gibson's most accessible novel to date, and in many ways his best. His tech savvy style translates perfectly to our tech heavy present and without the burden of having to describe a futuristic world his prose has become punchier and more dynamic. There is very little down time or meandering (unlike some of Gibson's past work) and the story and themes really resonate with the current zeitgeist. I loved the characters too and as a result this is the first Gibson book that has genuinely made me want to read a sequel.