Halting State by Charles Stross

324 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

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"Halting State is] a near-future story that is at once over-the-top and compellingly believable." - Vernor Vinge, author of Rainbows End In the year 2018, Sergeant Sue Smith of the Edinburgh constabulary is called in on a special case. A daring ba...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,029 reviews

Moods

adventurous 70%
mysterious 60%
tense 40%
challenging 30%
dark 20%
lighthearted 20%
funny 10%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 36%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11%

Average rating

3.64

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