The Peripheral by William Gibson

485 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced
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The New York Times bestselling author of Neuromancer and Agency presents a fast-paced sci-fi thriller that takes a terrifying look into the future... Flynne Fisher lives down a country road, in a rural America where jobs are scarce, unless you...

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Moods

adventurous 73%
dark 54%
mysterious 54%
challenging 52%
tense 52%
reflective 16%
funny 8%
hopeful 4%
emotional 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.79

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