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534 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780356521756
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 30 November 2023
Description
The novels of Iain M. Banks have forever changed the face of modern science fiction. With breathtaking imagination and extraordinary storytelling, they have secured his reputation as one of the most extraordinary and influential writers in the gen...
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
534 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780356521756
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 30 November 2023
Description
The novels of Iain M. Banks have forever changed the face of modern science fiction. With breathtaking imagination and extraordinary storytelling, they have secured his reputation as one of the most extraordinary and influential writers in the gen...
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