The Peripheral
by William Gibson
The Peripheral by William Gibson holds a well received rating of 3.94 out of 5, based on 8.8K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 485 pages.
About The Peripheral
William Gibson returns with his first novel since 2010's New York Times–bestselling Zero History.Where Flynne and her brother, Burton, live, jobs outside the drug business are rare. Fortunately, Burton has his veteran's benefits, for neural damage he suffered from implants during his time in the USMC's elite Haptic Recon force. Then one night Burton has to go out, but there's a job he's supposed to do—a job Flynne didn't know he had. Beta-testing part of a new game, he tells her. The job seems to be simple: work a perimeter around the image of a tower building. Little buglike things turn up. He's supposed to get in their way, edge them back. That's all there is to it. He's offering Flynne a good price to take over for him. What she sees, though, isn't what Burton told her to expect. It might be a game, but it might also be murder.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | William Gibson |
| Published | 2014 |
| Pages | 485 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.94 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 8,839 |
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What genre is The Peripheral?
The Peripheral is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Peripheral worth reading?
Based on 8.8K reader ratings, The Peripheral has an average score of 3.94 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Peripheral?
The Peripheral has 485 pages.
Who wrote The Peripheral?
The Peripheral was written by William Gibson. It was first published in 2014.
What is the ISBN for The Peripheral?
The ISBN-13 for The Peripheral is 9780399158440.0.
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