The Player of Games by Iain M. Banks

The Player of Games

Culture #2

Iain M. Banks

391 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous dark tense medium-paced
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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...

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Moods

adventurous 85%
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

medium 64%
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

4.19

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