Zodiac
- 320
- Pages
- about 6 h
- Reading time
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About the book
Zodiac: An Eco-Thriller (1988) is a novel by American writer Neal Stephenson. His second novel, it tells the story of an environmentalist, Sangamon Taylor, uncovering a conspiracy involving industrialist polluters in Boston Harbor. The "Zodiac" of the title refers to the brand of inflatable motor boats the hero uses to get around the city efficiently. His opponents attempt to frame him as an ecoterrorist.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.3 across 237 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 62% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Thriller average of 7.6. That is how 7.4 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 7.2 | 27 | 11% |
| Google Books | 7.0 | 22 | 9% |
| Hardcover | 7.4 | 188 | 79% |
Frequently asked
How long is Zodiac?
It has 320 pages — shorter than 92% of the ranked books in Thriller.
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