The Algebraist by Iain M. Banks

The Algebraist

Iain M. Banks

434 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

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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Community Reviews Summary of 1,131 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
mysterious 50%
challenging 36%
dark 34%
funny 20%
reflective 18%
tense 15%
emotional 9%
informative 9%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 65% | A mix: 31% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 26%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 35% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.85

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