A review by law125
The Player of Games by Iain M. Banks

adventurous dark funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The Culture series is my favorite sci-fi series. The Player of Games is one of my favorite books. I don’t rate books with five stars often.