Whit by Iain Banks

Whit

Iain Banks

455 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark fast-paced
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Description

Isis Whit is no ordinary teenager. An innocent in the ways of the world, an ingenue when it comes to fashion, she does however rejoice in some neat healing powers, a way with animals and the exalted status of Elect of God of the Luskentyrian Sect....

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Community Reviews Summary of 448 reviews

Moods

adventurous 65%
dark 60%
funny 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 30%
challenging 25%
emotional 20%
tense 20%
lighthearted 10%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 42%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Character: 18% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.72

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