Virtual Light (Bridge, #1)
Virtual Light (Bridge, #1)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1996
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
California • Near-future
1996
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Virtual Light by William Gibson is a science fiction novel set in a near-future dystopian world. It follows a bike messenger and a former cop who become entangled in a conspiracy involving stolen glasses that reveal crucial secrets. The story explores themes of technology, society, and power.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Virtual Light by William Gibson receives praise for its vivid depiction of a future dystopia and engaging narrative. Critics highlight the novel's inventive world-building and strong character development. However, some reviews mention a convoluted plot and occasional pacing issues. Overall, it stands out as thought-provoking and imaginative despite its flaws.
Who Should Read Virtual Light (Bridge, #1)?
Readers who relish cyberpunk settings and dystopian narratives will appreciate William Gibson's Virtual Light. Fans of Neal Stephenson's Snow Crash and Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? will find the high-tech low-life world compelling, with its vivid societal critiques and richly imagined technological futures.
27,891 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
304
Novel • Fiction
California • Near-future
1996
Adult
18+ years
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