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403 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780356521695
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 30 November 2023
Description
The novels of Iain M. Banks have forever changed the face of modern science fiction. His Culture books combine breathtaking imagination with exceptional storytelling, and have secured his reputation as one of the most extraordinary and influential...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,522 reviews
Moods
reflective 51%
sad 44%
dark 40%
emotional 35%
mysterious 33%
challenging 31%
funny 18%
tense 18%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 9%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 49%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 38% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%Average rating
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Graphic
Death, Suicidal thoughts, SlaveryModerate
War, Suicide, MisogynyMinor
Excrement, Body horror, Sexual content403 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780356521695
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 30 November 2023
Description
The novels of Iain M. Banks have forever changed the face of modern science fiction. His Culture books combine breathtaking imagination with exceptional storytelling, and have secured his reputation as one of the most extraordinary and influential...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,522 reviews
Moods
reflective 51%
sad 44%
dark 40%
emotional 35%
mysterious 33%
challenging 31%
funny 18%
tense 18%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 9%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 49%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 38% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Suicidal thoughts, SlaveryModerate
War, Suicide, MisogynyMinor
Excrement, Body horror, Sexual content