The Peripheral by William Gibson

496 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced
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In the near future in a broken down rural America, Flynne Fisher scrapes a living as a gamer for rich players. One night, working a game set in a futuristic but puzzlingly empty London, she sees a death that's unnervingly vivid. Soon after she get...

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Moods

adventurous 73%
mysterious 55%
dark 53%
challenging 52%
tense 52%
reflective 16%
funny 9%
hopeful 4%
emotional 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 20%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 59% | A mix: 34% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

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3.79

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