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191 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780441089345
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ace Books
Publication date: 01 January 1987
Description
William Gibson's dark visions of computer cowboys, bio-enhanced soldiers of fortune, and hi-tech lowlifes have won unprecedented praise. Included here are his most famous short fiction and novellas. Hard-edged. Merciless. Passionate. They are vint...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,987 reviews
Moods
adventurous 55%
tense 48%
mysterious 47%
challenging 39%
reflective 33%
sad 20%
emotional 17%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 4%
informative 3%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 44%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Character: 20% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 37% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 35% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 49% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 12% | N/A: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Addiction, Body horror, DeathModerate
Chronic illness, Infidelity, RapeMinor
Cancer, Mental illness, Sexual assault191 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780441089345
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ace Books
Publication date: 01 January 1987
Description
William Gibson's dark visions of computer cowboys, bio-enhanced soldiers of fortune, and hi-tech lowlifes have won unprecedented praise. Included here are his most famous short fiction and novellas. Hard-edged. Merciless. Passionate. They are vint...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,987 reviews
Moods
adventurous 55%
tense 48%
mysterious 47%
challenging 39%
reflective 33%
sad 20%
emotional 17%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 4%
informative 3%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 44%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Character: 20% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 37% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 35% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 49% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 12% | N/A: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Addiction, Body horror, DeathModerate
Chronic illness, Infidelity, RapeMinor
Cancer, Mental illness, Sexual assault