The Peripheral by William Gibson

The Peripheral

The Jackpot Trilogy #1

William Gibson

485 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced

Description

The New York Times bestselling author of Neuromancer and Agency presents a fast-paced sci-fi thriller that takes a terrifying look into the future... Flynne Fisher lives down a country road, in a rural America where jobs are scarce, unless you...

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Moods

adventurous 73%
challenging 56%
mysterious 53%
tense 51%
dark 46%
reflective 16%
funny 8%
emotional 4%
informative 4%
inspiring 3%
sad 3%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 21%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 67% | A mix: 26% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 24% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.84

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