Gibson's "Neuromancer"

"Neuromancer," written by William Gibson, is a seminal cyberpunk novel that explores themes of artificial intelligence, technology, and human consciousness. It follows Case, a washed-up computer hacker hired for a final job to pull off the ultimate hack. Set in a dystopian future where cyberspace is a virtual reality layered over the physical world, the story delves into the relationships between humans and machines. Gibson's work is known for its vivid imagery and complex narrative, and it significantly influenced the portrayal of the digital age and concepts of virtual reality in both literature and popular culture.