191 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780441089345
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ace Books
Publication date: 01 January 1987
Description
William Gibson's dark visions of computer cowboys, bio-enhanced soldiers of fortune, and hi-tech lowlifes have won unprecedented praise. Included here are his most famous short fiction and novellas. Hard-edged. Merciless. Passionate. They are vint...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,573 reviews
Moods
adventurous 61%
mysterious 50%
tense 46%
challenging 40%
reflective 30%
sad 21%
emotional 18%
funny 8%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%
informative 5%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 38%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 65% | Character: 23% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 33% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 32% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 38% | N/A: 11% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Addiction, Body horror, DeathModerate
Chronic illness, Infidelity, RapeMinor
Cancer, Mental illness, Sexual assault
191 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780441089345
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ace Books
Publication date: 01 January 1987
Description
William Gibson's dark visions of computer cowboys, bio-enhanced soldiers of fortune, and hi-tech lowlifes have won unprecedented praise. Included here are his most famous short fiction and novellas. Hard-edged. Merciless. Passionate. They are vint...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,573 reviews
Moods
adventurous 61%
mysterious 50%
tense 46%
challenging 40%
reflective 30%
sad 21%
emotional 18%
funny 8%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%
informative 5%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 38%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 65% | Character: 23% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 33% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 32% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 38% | N/A: 11% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Addiction, Body horror, DeathModerate
Chronic illness, Infidelity, RapeMinor
Cancer, Mental illness, Sexual assault