Inversions by Iain M. Banks

Inversions

Culture #6

Iain M. Banks

416 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced
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The sixth Culture book from the awesome imagination of Iain M. Banks, a modern master of science fiction. In the winter palace, the King's new physician has more enemies than she at first realises. But then she also has more remedies to hand than ...

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Moods

adventurous 57%
mysterious 55%
dark 37%
challenging 27%
emotional 27%
reflective 27%
tense 25%
sad 12%
funny 7%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 23%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 19% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.86

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