"Snow Crash" is a science fiction novel by Neal Stephenson, first published in 1992. It is a cyberpunk novel set in a near-future America where corporate control is rampant, and society is divided into fragmented enclaves. The story follows the adventures of Hiro Protagonist, a freelance hacker and pizza delivery driver, as he navigates a virtual reality metaverse and uncovers a dangerous conspiracy."Snow Crash" has been highly influential in the cyberpunk genre and is praised for its inventive storytelling and prophetic insights into the internet and virtual reality. It has garnered a cult following and remains a seminal work in contemporary science fiction literature.