comment on style

The story is told in a very informal writing style and is laced with the occasional slang and profanity that would be expected from the characters. This type of writing style is common to many books in the cyberpunk genre. The coarse style reflects the grungy environment of common urban living in a world where the world revolves around technology, and those who do not have access to it are beaten down. The informal speaking style of the characters contrasts strongly with the highly academic research on Sumerian myths that are presented in the book.