The Hydrogen Sonata by Iain M. Banks

The Hydrogen Sonata

Culture #10

Iain M. Banks

630 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-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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Community Reviews Summary of 1,404 reviews

Moods

adventurous 86%
challenging 41%
reflective 37%
funny 29%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%
dark 17%
emotional 15%
sad 11%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
hopeful 7%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 22%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 40% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

4.09

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