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jdoherty's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
slow-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? No
3.5
laurapf's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
thijs_geluiden's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
mwplante's review against another edition
5.0
Here it is: my favorite Banks novel. The Algebraist will always stay with me as a vision of what science fiction should be. The Kudos-based economy and general culture and outlook of the Dwellers is fascinating. I think they may be the single most interesting species I've ever encountered in science fiction.
radbear76's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
rowanpendragon's review against another edition
3.0
Heavy duty sifi. It's long and I found some parts pretty heavy slogging. On the other hand there were some parts I really liked. Banks has some things to say and some facinating ideas. If you're looking for a quick, easy read with a lot of plot this isn't for you. The plot develops at a slow pace and there isn't a lot of action. That said, the characters are excellently developed, and if you're patient you may find that your patience will be rewarded.
jurgenappelo's review against another edition
2.0
Stopped reading Iain M. Banks after yet another sentence of (I counted them) 158 words. Does he aim to be a writer or an Olympic athlete?
lovelycass's review against another edition
So boring and too much repetitive exposition