It had been a long time since I read fiction, but it was a nice break. It read fast and I didn't feel like I had to pay attention or take notes. Snow Crash is great. It's one of those science fictional works that predicts the future pretty dead on. The action is great and the story-telling is wonderful. My only complaint (and not much of one) is about the huge fits of history at various points in the book. I love some history, but it could use some breaking up.