The Peripheral by William Gibson

496 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced

Description

In the near future in a broken down rural America, Flynne Fisher scrapes a living as a gamer for rich players. One night, working a game set in a futuristic but puzzlingly empty London, she sees a death that's unnervingly vivid. Soon after she get...

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Moods

adventurous 72%
challenging 56%
mysterious 54%
tense 50%
dark 47%
reflective 15%
funny 7%
emotional 4%
informative 4%
inspiring 3%
sad 3%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 21%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 65% | A mix: 28% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 23% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.85

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