Having heard about The Divinci Code, I was expecting a good read from Digital Fortress.
| Author: | Dan Brown |
| Publisher: | Corgi Books, 2004, first published 1998 |
| ISBN: | 0-552-15169-6 |
| Characteristics: | 510 pages, Paperback. 18cm |
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The story is about the NSA (National Security Agency) catching a “virus” from an ex-employee, who is such a genius that he’s made a virus that the NSA super computer cannot deal with. To stop it, a cryptology key is needed, and the mystery starts with getting the key and avoiding those trying to stop its discovery. The conundrum has an interesting twist and the chase scenes are good to read.
What lets the book down is the lack of understanding how computer viruses and cryptography works. This makes the story implausible. Towards the end, the supercomputer threatens to burn down due to overheating, and one must ask why can’t it simply be turned off, adding to the implausibility.
If you don’t understand much about how computer viruses work, the book may be enjoyable.
Further Information
 | Digital FortressDigital Fortress is a techno-thriller novel written by American author Dan Brown and published in 1998 by St. Martin's Press. The book explores the theme of government surveillance of electronically stored information on the private lives of citizens, and the possible civil liberties and ethical implications of using such technology. Viewed: September 17, 2024 12:38 pm |
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