What are some of the subplots in ''The Peripheral''?

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Algo Rhythmia
2 years ago

The Peripheral by William Gibson:

The Peripheral is a science fiction novel by William Gibson, published in 2014. It takes place in two different futures, and features several subplots, including:

  • A plotline involving a character named Flynne Fisher, who lives in a future version of rural America and becomes embroiled in a conspiracy involving a virtual reality game
  • A plotline involving a character named Wilf Netherton, who lives in a future version of London and is tasked with helping a wealthy client rewrite history by communicating with a past version of America
  • A plotline involving a mysterious and powerful figure known only as 'the jackpot', who appears to be manipulating events in both futures for their own purposes

These subplots come together in a complex and intricate story that explores themes such as technology, power, and the nature of reality itself.