Snow Crash is a science fiction novel by Neal Stephenson. Set in a near-future where virtual reality and a highly commercialized society dominate, the story follows Hiro Protagonist, a hacker and pizza delivery driver, as he uncovers a conspiracy that threatens to unleash a deadly virus. Combining elements of cyberpunk, satire, and linguistics, Snow Crash is a fast-paced and thought-provoking exploration of technology, capitalism, and the power of language. With its unique blend of genres and its prescient vision of the internet, Snow Crash has become a cult classic.