Neuromancer by William Gibson

Neuromancer

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William Gibson

317 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

The sky above the port was the colour of television, tuned to a dead channel. William Gibson revolutionised science fiction in his 1984 debut Neuromancer. The writer who gave us the matrix and coined the term 'cyberspace' produced a first novel...

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Moods

adventurous 73%
dark 62%
mysterious 52%
tense 48%
challenging 45%
reflective 13%
emotional 4%
sad 3%
funny 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 35%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 59% | A mix: 33% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23%

Average rating

3.67

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