Comparing the novel…
However, if you really want to understand the life of this book correctly you can use what is called Compared Literature. Here I include a number of links where you will be able to read essays that compare Neuromancer with other novels. I find the one that compares it with Frankenstein particularly fascinating and interesting. The one that compares it with the Time Machine is quite interesting, it talks basically about the way a character that is placed in an alien setting (who doesn't belong) is usually the best way to get the reader to identify with him, and this way, create a literary power that will attract the attention of the person in front of the book, which is basically what it's all about after all, isn't it? We also have another essay that talks about
Time machine:
http://www.freeessays.cc/db/18/ehc86.shtml
Frankenstein:
http://www.geocities.com/Paris/5972/gibson.html
Here you can find some study questions in case you need more answers: