Well, here we are again. Neuromancer is the second book of my 2012 26 book challenge that I simply can’t finish.
Whereas I simply disliked eveything about The Zahir, my reasons for giving up on Neuromancer are quite different: I just don’t understand it. I’ve perservered for some time, insisiting on reading 26 pages each day, determined to reach that “aha” moment, but I think it’s just too technical or verbose or complex for little-brained me, and I find I’m just brushing my eyes against the words without taking anything in.
So, head hung in ignorant shame, I need a suggestion for a book to fill the Neuromancer-shaped gap. Your recommendations, please, for a story of 130 pages or fewer…
Al Online 
why don’t you give the Alchemist a go? Quick read, great book and you’ll see why everyone was so disappointed with The Zahir…
here here i have a brand new copy of it sitting on my shelf that I can give you on Saturday if you want it. Its very short and maybe it will make up for The Zahir.
I was tempted, but it’s too long to squeeze onto my strict schedule! Next year, next year…
How about The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?
Or, shorter still is Bonjour Tristesse by Francoise Sagan. Apparently French authors are good at being concise ;)