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Cryptonomicon, by Neal Stephenson, is one of the most enthralling speculative fiction stories set in two different time periods - the backdrop of World War II and the present world of super-capable computers. Summary of the Book Neal Stephenson, in his fascinating story writing style, takes the reader on a journey of a breakneck-pace and introduces you to adrenaline hacking characters and plots. Cryptonomicon is a brilliant blend of mathematics, cryptography, modern age computers and extraordinary men involved in this world of battles that are fought in codes and cryptic arenas. The story touches upon the incredible story of Enigma, the “unbreakable” German code, which was cracked by the Allies, and eventually led to the times of first computers that were built to assist the Allies. Revealed in the narratives of the mathematics maestro Waterhouse, Bobby Shaftoe, a US Marine Raider, and Waterhouse's grandson Randy who comes from the age of internet and super fast computers, the beauty of this book lies in its alluringly erratic nature of the plot that continuously oscillates between two timelines. It is the story of geniuses wreaking havoc in the world with their extreme obsessions. About Neal Stephenson Known for his epic thrillers, Neal Stephenson is an American-born author. His stories come with a sheer touch of exhilaration and ceaseless excitement. His novel, Snow Crash, was regarded as one of Time magazine's top one hundred all-time best English-language novels. He is also known as Stephen Bury, and currently lives in Seattle.