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ninetomorrows's review against another edition
4.0
Not perfect, but the world building and character development were really good. Lots of very modern touches to the cyberpunk theme, and the actiony scenes were mixed in well with the detailed descriptions of Neo Songdo
skyturtles's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Cyberpunk set in a futuristic Korean city. A.I. philosophy alongside "be gay do crime." RIYL heists, VR gaming, and the fall of capitalism.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence
Minor: Sexual content, Torture, and Cultural appropriation
riley_rose's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
cait_s's review against another edition
4.0
Great world-building, well rounded characters, but the end was weird. It didn't feel connected to me.
ursus42's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
forrestlombard's review against another edition
3.5
A mix of middling and solid elements. Really like the Repo angle, not a fan of the cult aspect. Heists are always cool. Solid writing, but a bit empty. I like AI characters, even if this one lacked a bit of depth.
I have to say, the ending really stuck with me. I don't think it was good, in fact I think it was a poor and unearned twist, but it was undeniably impactful. Gave me an interesting new perspective on how writing works.
I have to say, the ending really stuck with me. I don't think it was good, in fact I think it was a poor and unearned twist, but it was undeniably impactful. Gave me an interesting new perspective on how writing works.
kolovsky's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
pronkbaggins's review against another edition
4.0
3.75/5
The writing in this is very well done and is vivid. I think that is one of the best parts of the book.
The overall story is straightforward and ambient. I did not know what to expect going in. While it's a good story, it's not a thriller and does not have twists and turns. Some characters are more well developed than others, but overall it's a cool setting and a big social commentary. I would read from this author again!
The writing in this is very well done and is vivid. I think that is one of the best parts of the book.
The overall story is straightforward and ambient. I did not know what to expect going in. While it's a good story, it's not a thriller and does not have twists and turns. Some characters are more well developed than others, but overall it's a cool setting and a big social commentary. I would read from this author again!