EN
Science Fiction

Virtual Light

eng. Virtual Light · 1993
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Interesting Facts

  • The book is set in the near future, where technology and society have undergone significant changes.
  • The main character, Berry Rydell, is a former cop turned security guard.
  • The book describes the concept of «virtual light» — glasses that allow one to see alternative realities.
  • The plot revolves around the theft of these glasses and various groups' attempts to obtain them.
  • The book explores themes of corporate control, social inequality, and the impact of technology on society.
  • The world in the book is divided between the rich and the poor, with stark contrasts between them.
  • Gibson uses elements of cyberpunk to create a dark and realistic vision of the future.
  • The book features numerous characters with unique and memorable personalities.
Virtual Light
Date of publication: 20 June 2024
Last updated: 14 July 2024
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Virtual Light
Original titleeng. Virtual Light · 1993