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339 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316068796
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,032 reviews
Moods
adventurous 73%
challenging 51%
mysterious 38%
emotional 32%
sad 29%
reflective 28%
tense 28%
funny 11%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, War, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Suicide, Body horror, VomitMinor
Rape, Torture, Drug use339 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316068796
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,032 reviews
Moods
adventurous 73%
challenging 51%
mysterious 38%
emotional 32%
sad 29%
reflective 28%
tense 28%
funny 11%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, War, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Suicide, Body horror, VomitMinor
Rape, Torture, Drug use