Fun read. ( )

This was quite a fun read with a storyline that wasn't too complex. I enjoyed learning about Ruby's world, where (of course) the socially advantaged and less affluent have different ways of dealing with the unfriendly environment. I note the book was originally published in 1992. The author's rendering of remote-controlled androids (waldos) now feels more futuristic than her methods of access to "online information." That's an interesting contrast to Snow Crash, also published in 1992, where the (virtual) Metaverse seemed more significant than physical/mechanical technology.

A couple of things didn't quite tie up for me - perhaps I simply missed them. The first issue was that I don't know if we ever got a reason why the deceased was there for Ruby to encounter in the first place. Secondly, for someone with such an aversion to physically going Outside, once she had done so, she didn't seem to have any problem after that, which felt a bit inconsistent.

An interesting story that's aged somewhat, but still an enjoyable read.

I really enjoyed this tale of the problems of a waldo-wielding salvage expert in a New York City adversely affected by climate change. ( )