Scan barcode
A review by inkocean
Agency by William Gibson
adventurous
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Agency follows the adventures of a woman caught up in quasi-legal AI testing around the year 2020. Gibson incorporates a cool (and new to me) take on how alternative realities are created and then connected to our 'real' timeline. I appreciate the skill it takes to write a 400 page book covering 5-6 days.
The chapters are usually 2-4 pages, making this super accessible despite the intimidating page count. When I finished the book, I wanted to know more about the characters and world I'd just experienced.
And Lowbeer is just a kick ass, cool character!
The chapters are usually 2-4 pages, making this super accessible despite the intimidating page count. When I finished the book, I wanted to know more about the characters and world I'd just experienced.
And Lowbeer is just a kick ass, cool character!