The Difference Engine by Bruce Sterling, William Gibson

The Difference Engine

Bruce Sterling, William Gibson

fiction fantasy science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

429 pages | first published 1990

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1855: The Industrial Revolution is in full and inexorable swing, powered by steam-driven cybernetic Engines. Charles Babbage perfects his Analytical Engine and the computer age arrives a century ahead of its time. And three extraordinary character...
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Summary of 903 reviews

Moods

adventurous 62%
challenging 50%
mysterious 50%
dark 25%
tense 25%
informative 12%
reflective 12%

Pace

slow 70%
medium 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16% | N/A: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.22

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