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514 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780356521633
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 6,119 reviews
Moods
tense 51%
dark 43%
challenging 24%
mysterious 21%
funny 14%
sad 12%
emotional 11%
reflective 10%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 44% | A mix: 40% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
No: 44% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cannibalism, Violence, TortureModerate
Excrement, Murder, XenophobiaMinor
Drug use, Sexual content, Abortion514 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780356521633
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 6,119 reviews
Moods
tense 51%
dark 43%
challenging 24%
mysterious 21%
funny 14%
sad 12%
emotional 11%
reflective 10%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 44% | A mix: 40% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
No: 44% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cannibalism, Violence, TortureModerate
Excrement, Murder, XenophobiaMinor
Drug use, Sexual content, Abortion