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309 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781857231465
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Culture - a humanoid/machine symbiotic society - has thrown up many great Game Players. One of the best is Jernau Morat Gurgeh, Player of Games, master of every board, computer and strategy. Bored with success, Gurgeh travels to the Empire of ...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,915 reviews
Moods
tense 44%
dark 43%
mysterious 41%
challenging 34%
reflective 32%
funny 16%
emotional 10%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 4%
sad 4%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 19%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 33% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 39% | No: 35% | Yes: 24%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Misogyny, XenophobiaModerate
Rape, Sexual violence, TortureMinor
Child abuse, Slavery, Animal cruelty309 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781857231465
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Culture - a humanoid/machine symbiotic society - has thrown up many great Game Players. One of the best is Jernau Morat Gurgeh, Player of Games, master of every board, computer and strategy. Bored with success, Gurgeh travels to the Empire of ...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,915 reviews
Moods
tense 44%
dark 43%
mysterious 41%
challenging 34%
reflective 32%
funny 16%
emotional 10%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 4%
sad 4%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 19%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 33% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 39% | No: 35% | Yes: 24%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Misogyny, XenophobiaModerate
Rape, Sexual violence, TortureMinor
Child abuse, Slavery, Animal cruelty