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391 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780356521640
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 4,902 reviews
Moods
tense 45%
dark 44%
mysterious 40%
challenging 35%
reflective 32%
funny 16%
emotional 10%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 4%
sad 4%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 19%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 33% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 35% | Yes: 24%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 19% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Misogyny, XenophobiaModerate
Rape, Sexual violence, TortureMinor
Child abuse, Slavery, Animal cruelty
391 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780356521640
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 4,902 reviews
Moods
tense 45%
dark 44%
mysterious 40%
challenging 35%
reflective 32%
funny 16%
emotional 10%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 4%
sad 4%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 19%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 33% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 35% | Yes: 24%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 19% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Misogyny, XenophobiaModerate
Rape, Sexual violence, TortureMinor
Child abuse, Slavery, Animal cruelty