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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 6,286 reviews
Moods
dark 47%
mysterious 43%
tense 43%
challenging 31%
reflective 31%
funny 14%
emotional 10%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 4%
sad 4%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 19%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 35% | Yes: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Violence, Death, Sexual contentModerate
Torture, Sexual violence, RapeMinor
Xenophobia, Child abuse, Slavery391 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 6,286 reviews
Moods
dark 47%
mysterious 43%
tense 43%
challenging 31%
reflective 31%
funny 14%
emotional 10%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 4%
sad 4%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 19%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 35% | Yes: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, Sexual contentModerate
Torture, Sexual violence, RapeMinor
Xenophobia, Child abuse, Slavery