A review by mebius
The Algebraist by Iain M. Banks

adventurous challenging dark informative mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Too uneven, action suddenly interrupted with constant infodumps or flashbacks. Laughable caricature of a villain and rest of characters not involve too much emotions. Oh and seriously what's the need to repeat constantly for four chapters in a row, difference between Slow and Quick species? Thank you I got it for the first time...