The Bug by Ellen Ullman

The Bug

Ellen Ullman

368 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction technology challenging tense medium-paced
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In 1984, at the dawn of the personal-computer era, novice software tester Roberta Walton stumbles across a bug. She brings it to its inadvertent creator, longtime programmer Ethan Levin, and the two embark on a hunt for the elusive bug, nicknamed ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 37 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
mysterious 66%
sad 66%
informative 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%
emotional 33%
inspiring 33%
challenging 16%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | N/A: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.99

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