Idoru by William Gibson

292 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced
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Twenty-first-century Tokyo, after the millennial quake. Neon rain. Light everywhere, blowing under any door you might try to close. Where the New Buildings, the largest in the world, erect themselves unaided, their slow rippling movements like the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,326 reviews

Moods

adventurous 84%
mysterious 68%
dark 36%
tense 26%
reflective 21%
funny 15%
challenging 10%
inspiring 10%
emotional 5%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 38%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 37% | A mix: 37% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%

Average rating

3.7

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