Use of Weapons by Iain M. Banks
Use of Weapons
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Iain M. Banks
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Use of Weapons

Culture #3

Iain M. Banks

389 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced
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The man known as Cheradenine Zakalwe was one of Special Circumstances' foremost agents, changing the destiny of planets to suit the Culture through intrigue, dirty tricks and military action.The woman known as Diziet Sma had plucked him from obscu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,031 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
adventurous 73%
challenging 51%
mysterious 38%
emotional 32%
sad 29%
reflective 28%
tense 28%
funny 11%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 35%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.03

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