The Hydrogen Sonata by Iain M. Banks

The Hydrogen Sonata

Culture #10

Iain M. Banks

528 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced
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Community Reviews Summary of 1,418 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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