In the beginning ...was the command line
Stephenson, Neal
contemporary fiction
nonfiction essay
past tense
first POV
~149 pp
A contemporary fiction. Expect minimal worldbuilding, dense, literary prose, intimate scope. Plot-driven and deeply introspective. Contains notable humor.
Matched by vibe, pacing, tone, and feel — not just genre.
| Word count | 37,284 |
| Page count | ~149 pp |
| Prologue | — |
| Epilogue | — |
| Tense | past |
| POV | first |