The Fortunate Fall by Cameron Reed

The Fortunate Fall

Cameron Reed

288 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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The Fortunate Fall is ideal for readers who crave thought-provoking, immersive sci-fi that explores the ethical complexities of technology and identity through a queer lens in a meticulously crafted dystopian world.

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Maya Andreyeva is a "camera", a reporter with virtual reality broadcasting equipment implanted in her brain. What she sees, millions see; what she feels, millions share."Gripping. . . . One of the most promising SF debuts in recent years". - "Publ...

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Community Reviews

4.14
based on 135 reviews

Moods

dark: 65%

reflective: 52%

challenging: 47%

emotional: 47%

adventurous: 39%

mysterious: 34%

tense: 30%

sad: 21%

inspiring: 13%

informative: 4%

Pace

12% of readers chose fast
83% of readers chose medium
4% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

11% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
38% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

70% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

37% of readers chose Yes
56% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

94% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus?

68% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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