Book Choice #9:

Scarlett Thomas: PopCo

There was enough in The End of Mr. Y, for me to want to read this earlier novel by Scarlett Thomas - and I'm glad I did. 

I much preferred this story - filled with fascinating ideas ranging from complex mathematics, virtual worlds, the nature of reality, cryptanalysis, corporate marketing, homeopathy, vegan diets and comprehensive school memories. 

Gripping to the last page - one of those books you can't put down.

Book Choice #5:

Scarlett Thomas: The End Of Mr. Y

An enjoyable enough mixture of Jostein Gaarder-type philosophical discussion and Michio Kaku-like popular quantum mechanics. Ultimately too far-fetched and implausible for my tastes but some interesting points on the mysteries of creation and consciousness.