The Algebraist by Iain M. Banks

The Algebraist

Iain M. Banks

534 pages first pub 2004 (editions) user-added

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced
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It is 4034. Humanity has made it to the stars. Fassin Taak, a Slow Seer at the Court of the Nasqueron Dwellers, will be fortunate if he makes it to the end of the year. The Nasqueron Dwellers inhabit a gas giant on the outskirts of the galaxy, in ...

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Moods

adventurous 76%
mysterious 53%
challenging 36%
dark 34%
funny 21%
reflective 19%
tense 14%
emotional 10%
informative 8%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
sad 2%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 65% | A mix: 28% | Character: 2% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 24%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 32% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.85

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