A Song of Stone by Iain Banks

A Song of Stone

Iain Banks

288 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging dark slow-paced
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A European nation not unlike Bosnia: armed forces roam the lawless land where dark columns of smoke rise up from the surrounding farms and houses. The war is ending, perhaps ended. But for the castle and its occupants, a young lord and lady, the t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 295 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
challenging 66%
adventurous 50%
reflective 50%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%
emotional 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.05

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