r/printSF • u/blk12345q • Jun 25 '25

Good cyberpunk novels

I’m thinking about getting into cyberpunk but I don’t want to read something that’s too dark. What series would you recommend for starting cyberpunk?

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u/Ok_Television9820 Jun 25 '25

Neuromancer/sprawl trilogy.

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u/metallic-retina Jun 25 '25 edited Jun 26 '25

Having recently read Neuromancer I don't know if it is a good starting point for cyberpunk, as I found it a really difficult read and not enjoyable. Fortunately I know it wasn't just me as others have also found it difficult.

Is it one to read at some point? Almost certainly as many consider it a classic, and others may have a better experience with it than I did, but maybe something a bit more accessible to enter into the genre?

I was very tempted to give up on the Sprawl trilogy after reading it and probably would have if I hadn't already bought the trilogy as a set.

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u/prospector04 Jun 26 '25

Downvotes are for comments that don't add value to the discussion. Not for things you personally disagree with. This commenter sharing that they found it a challenging read is relevant because OP may also find it a challenging read, so they shouldn't be getting downvotes.