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451 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780356521671
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 1,936 reviews
Moods
mysterious 59%
challenging 58%
funny 29%
tense 29%
reflective 20%
dark 17%
emotional 9%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 4%
sad 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Plot: 42% | Character: 12% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 32%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Toxic relationship, StalkingModerate
Transphobia
451 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780356521671
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 1,936 reviews
Moods
mysterious 59%
challenging 58%
funny 29%
tense 29%
reflective 20%
dark 17%
emotional 9%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 4%
sad 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Plot: 42% | Character: 12% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 32%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Toxic relationship, StalkingModerate
Transphobia