Snow Crash is a science fiction novel written by Neal Stephenson. Set in a near-future where corporations have taken over the world and virtual reality is a pervasive part of everyday life, the story follows Hiro Protagonist, a hacker and pizza delivery driver. Hiro becomes embroiled in a plot involving a dangerous computer virus called Snow Crash that has the ability to infect both the virtual and physical worlds. With its fast-paced action and satirical take on corporate culture, Snow Crash is a thrilling and thought-provoking read that explores themes of technology, linguistics, and the power of information.