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11 hours, 25 minutes • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781611136746
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Hachette Book Group
Publication date: 01 August 2011
Description
The Culture-a human/machine symbiotic society-has thrown up many great Game Players, and one of the greatest is Gurgeh: Jernau Morat Gurgeh, the Player of Games. Master of every board, computer, and strategy. Bored with success, Gurgeh travels to ...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,916 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 cruelty11 hours, 25 minutes • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781611136746
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Hachette Book Group
Publication date: 01 August 2011
Description
The Culture-a human/machine symbiotic society-has thrown up many great Game Players, and one of the greatest is Gurgeh: Jernau Morat Gurgeh, the Player of Games. Master of every board, computer, and strategy. Bored with success, Gurgeh travels to ...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,916 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