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Against a Dark Background by Iain M. Banks

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eloyvallina's review against another edition

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Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

thevaliant's review against another edition

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4.0

I really enjoy Banks - he's got a fantastic imagination, flawed characters, and maintains a great pace in his writing.

I have to say though, that I have found the ending fairly disappointing in pretty much all of his books. It won't keep me from reading the next one, but it is unfortunate.

bigb5596's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Not a book for the feint of heart. Dark is a running theme in this one. Banks is a master storyteller and does not let you down here.

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4.0

This is a particularly fun Banks novel. Of his other works, Against a Dark Background most resembles Consider Phlebas. Everything Phlebas does, Dark Background does better.