Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson is a sprawling techno-thriller that weaves together World War II cryptography, modern-day data encryption, and the quest to create a secure digital economy. The novel follows parallel storylines—one featuring wartime codebreakers like Alan Turing and fictional mathematician Lawrence Waterhouse, and the other following their descendants in the 1990s as they attempt to establish a data haven. Packed with intricate puzzles, historical intrigue, and deep dives into mathematics and technology,Cryptonomicon is a cerebral, fast-paced exploration of secrecy, power, and the foundations of the digital age.
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