Inversions by Iain M. Banks

Inversions

Culture #6

Iain M. Banks

405 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced
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In the winter palace, the King's new physician has more enemies than she at first realizes, but she also has more remedies to hand than those who wisher her ill know about. In another palace across from the mountains, the chief bodyguard of the re...

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Moods

adventurous 57%
mysterious 55%
dark 37%
challenging 27%
emotional 27%
reflective 27%
tense 25%
sad 12%
funny 7%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 23%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 19% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 16%

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3.86

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