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Agency is a 2020 science fiction novel by William Gibson and a sequel to The Peripheral. Its story follows Verity Jane, a beta tester in a near-future San Francisco, and Eunice, an artificial intelligence whose capabilities draw attention from people who want to control or understand her. The novel connects this world with an alternate 22nd-century timeline through communication across time, using parallel histories to examine technology, politics, and the consequences of changing events.
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What is Agency by William Gibson about?
Agency is a 2020 science-fiction novel by William Gibson and a sequel to The Peripheral. It follows beta tester Verity Jane in a near-future San Francisco as she becomes involved with the artificial intelligence Eunice.
Who is Eunice in Agency?
Eunice is an artificial intelligence whose abilities attract people who want to control or exploit them. Her presence creates the novel's main conflict around power and technology.
Do I need to read The Peripheral before Agency?
Agency is the sequel to The Peripheral, so reading the earlier book gives useful context for Gibson's wider setting and ideas. The story itself centers on Verity Jane and Eunice in a different near-future situation.
Who is the main human character in Agency?
The central human character is Verity Jane, a beta tester living in near-future San Francisco. Her work brings her into contact with Eunice and the groups interested in the AI's capabilities.
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