Hardwired by Walter Jon Williams

257 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging fast-paced

Description

Years ago, the last desperate hopes of Earth were crushed as corporate Orbital blocs ruling from on high devastated the planet's face. Today, the autocratic Orbitals indulge in decadent luxury far above the mudboys, dirtgirls, zonedancers, and but...

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Community Reviews Summary of 180 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
tense 66%
adventurous 50%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%
mysterious 16%
reflective 16%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

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