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449 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780748110056
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 01 October 2004
Description
A superb standalone novel from the awesome imagination of Iain M. Banks, a master of modern science fiction. It is 4034 AD. Humanity has made it to the stars. Fassin Taak, a Slow Seer at the Court of the Nasqueron Dwellers, will be fortunate if he...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,147 reviews
Moods
mysterious 53%
challenging 36%
dark 34%
funny 21%
reflective 19%
tense 14%
emotional 10%
informative 8%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
sad 2%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 65% | A mix: 28% | Character: 2% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 45% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 24%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 32% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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Torture, Violence, Sexual violence449 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780748110056
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 01 October 2004
Description
A superb standalone novel from the awesome imagination of Iain M. Banks, a master of modern science fiction. It is 4034 AD. Humanity has made it to the stars. Fassin Taak, a Slow Seer at the Court of the Nasqueron Dwellers, will be fortunate if he...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,147 reviews
Moods
mysterious 53%
challenging 36%
dark 34%
funny 21%
reflective 19%
tense 14%
emotional 10%
informative 8%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
sad 2%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 65% | A mix: 28% | Character: 2% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 45% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 24%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 32% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, Sexual violence