Halting State by Charles Stross

338 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction mystery science fiction adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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Halting State by Charles Stross is ideal for readers who enjoy fast-paced, near-future thrillers blending intricate virtual realities with real-world intrigue, appealing to those fascinated by the intersection of technology, economics, and crime.

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It was called in as a robbery at Hayek Associates, an online game company. So you can imagine Sergeant Sue Smith's mood as she watches the video footage of the heist being carried out by a band of orcs and a dragon, and realises that the robbery f...

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Community Reviews

3.65
based on 1,409 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 70%

mysterious: 64%

tense: 35%

challenging: 23%

dark: 17%

funny: 11%

lighthearted: 11%


Pace

36% of readers chose fast
47% of readers chose medium
15% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

64% of readers chose Plot
35% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

46% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

43% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

18% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
56% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

6% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
80% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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