216 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 1857230302
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 27 May 1993
Description
The first ever collection of Iain Banks' short fiction, this volume includes the acclaimed novella, The State of the Art. This is a striking addition to the growing body of Culture lore, and adds definition and scale to the previous works by using...
Community Reviews Summary of 826 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
challenging 40%
funny 35%
dark 30%
emotional 15%
tense 15%
mysterious 10%
sad 10%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
fast 15%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | Character: 25% | N/A: 25% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 35% | No: 28% | N/A: 21% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | N/A: 23% | No: 15% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 38% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.
216 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 1857230302
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 27 May 1993
Description
The first ever collection of Iain Banks' short fiction, this volume includes the acclaimed novella, The State of the Art. This is a striking addition to the growing body of Culture lore, and adds definition and scale to the previous works by using...
Community Reviews Summary of 826 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
challenging 40%
funny 35%
dark 30%
emotional 15%
tense 15%
mysterious 10%
sad 10%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
fast 15%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | Character: 25% | N/A: 25% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 35% | No: 28% | N/A: 21% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | N/A: 23% | No: 15% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 38% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.