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371 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780708883587
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit (London)
Publication date: 01 March 1990
Description
Zakalwe does the Culture's dirty work, changing the destiny of planets through intrigue or military action. Diziet Sma enrolled him into the Culture's service, but does not know about his past. Written by the author of "Consider Phlebas" and "The ...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,031 reviews
Moods
adventurous 73%
challenging 51%
mysterious 38%
emotional 32%
sad 29%
reflective 28%
tense 28%
funny 11%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, War, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Suicide, Body horror, VomitMinor
Rape, Torture, Drug use
371 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780708883587
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit (London)
Publication date: 01 March 1990
Description
Zakalwe does the Culture's dirty work, changing the destiny of planets through intrigue or military action. Diziet Sma enrolled him into the Culture's service, but does not know about his past. Written by the author of "Consider Phlebas" and "The ...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,031 reviews
Moods
adventurous 73%
challenging 51%
mysterious 38%
emotional 32%
sad 29%
reflective 28%
tense 28%
funny 11%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, War, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Suicide, Body horror, VomitMinor
Rape, Torture, Drug use