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Virtual LightWilliam GibsonBridge Trilogy, book 1

Characters in Virtual Light

6 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Berry Rydell

    A former police officer turned armed-response security contractor who is sent after the stolen glasses and is drawn to the woman who took them.

  • Chevette Washington

    A bicycle messenger who lives on the Bay Bridge and impulsively steals the glasses, making herself a target.

Supporting characters

  • Shinya Yamazaki

    A Japanese researcher living among the Bridge's residents to study their community.

  • Lucius Warbaby

    A skip tracer who hires Rydell to help recover the glasses.

  • Sammy Sal DuPree

    Chevette's friend, who helps her make sense of what the glasses are.

  • Skinner

    An older Bridge resident tied to the community's early days.