Look to Windward by Iain M. Banks

Look to Windward

Culture #7

Iain M. Banks

384 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced
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Description

This "sophisticated space opera" (The New York Times) filled with suspense and humor masterfully explores the horrors of war--from the acclaimed author of The Wasp Factory. The Twin Novae battle had been one of the last of the Idiran war, and one ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,522 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
reflective 51%
sad 44%
dark 40%
emotional 35%
mysterious 33%
challenging 31%
funny 18%
tense 18%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 9%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 49%
medium 49%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 38% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.14

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