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279 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780356521749
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 30 November 2023
Description
A superb standalone novel from the awesome imagination of Iain M. Banks, a master of modern science fiction. Count Sessine is about to die for the very last time...Chief Scientist Gadfium is about to receive the mysterious message she has been wai...
Community Reviews Summary of 595 reviews
Moods
adventurous 65%
challenging 55%
dark 40%
funny 25%
reflective 20%
tense 20%
hopeful 15%
emotional 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 47% | A mix: 41% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 35% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 29%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Confinement, Violence, Death
279 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780356521749
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 30 November 2023
Description
A superb standalone novel from the awesome imagination of Iain M. Banks, a master of modern science fiction. Count Sessine is about to die for the very last time...Chief Scientist Gadfium is about to receive the mysterious message she has been wai...
Community Reviews Summary of 595 reviews
Moods
adventurous 65%
challenging 55%
dark 40%
funny 25%
reflective 20%
tense 20%
hopeful 15%
emotional 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 47% | A mix: 41% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 35% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 29%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Confinement, Violence, Death