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themysteriouserk's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.25
Gibson’s most famous novel isn’t his best; the tropes and stereotypes employed here range from old hat to offensive, and on the whole it feels more like a collection of stories artificially fitted together than a proper novel. Still, there’s a lot to love too, from the static sky and the setup for the rest of the Sprawl world to the memorable concepts and characters. A good read for Gibson fans and people really interested in the subject matter, but it doesn’t hold up as well or even really try to do as much as some of his newer novels (especially the Blue Ant trilogy), and feels dated both in its technological references and its lack of understanding about race and culture.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Blood, Body horror, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Religious bigotry, Violence, and Xenophobia
osteele98's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Drug abuse, and Drug use
peachani's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Blood, Death, Medical content, Murder, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, Mental illness, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Body horror, Drug abuse, Drug use, Incest, and Suicide attempt
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