The Peripheral by William Gibson

496 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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Community Reviews

3.79
based on 3,929 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 74%

mysterious: 57%

dark: 52%

challenging: 51%

tense: 50%

reflective: 15%

funny: 10%

hopeful: 6%

emotional: 5%

informative: 4%

inspiring: 2%

sad: 1%


Pace

20% of readers chose fast
60% of readers chose medium
19% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

57% of readers chose Plot
37% of readers chose A mix
4% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

35% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
41% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

47% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

73% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

24% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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