544 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316212366
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 10 September 2013
Description
The New York Times bestselling Culture novel. . . The Scavenger species are circling. It is, truly, provably, the End Days for the Gzilt civilization. An ancient people, organized on military principles and yet almost perversely peaceful, the Gzil...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,118 reviews
Moods
challenging 48%
reflective 37%
funny 31%
tense 25%
mysterious 20%
dark 17%
emotional 14%
lighthearted 14%
hopeful 11%
sad 11%
inspiring 5%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 51% | A mix: 31% | Character: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 24%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Gun violence, ViolenceMinor
Sexual content544 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316212366
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 10 September 2013
Description
The New York Times bestselling Culture novel. . . The Scavenger species are circling. It is, truly, provably, the End Days for the Gzilt civilization. An ancient people, organized on military principles and yet almost perversely peaceful, the Gzil...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,118 reviews
Moods
challenging 48%
reflective 37%
funny 31%
tense 25%
mysterious 20%
dark 17%
emotional 14%
lighthearted 14%
hopeful 11%
sad 11%
inspiring 5%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 51% | A mix: 31% | Character: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 24%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Gun violence, ViolenceMinor
Sexual content