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405 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780356521688
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 1,126 reviews
Moods
mysterious 55%
dark 37%
challenging 27%
emotional 27%
reflective 27%
tense 25%
sad 12%
funny 7%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 19% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
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Graphic
Sexual violence, Sexism, ViolenceModerate
Sexual assault, Torture, Child abuseMinor
Murder405 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780356521688
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 1,126 reviews
Moods
mysterious 55%
dark 37%
challenging 27%
emotional 27%
reflective 27%
tense 25%
sad 12%
funny 7%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 19% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual violence, Sexism, ViolenceModerate
Sexual assault, Torture, Child abuseMinor
Murder