The State of the Art by Iain M. Banks

The State of the Art

Culture #4

Iain M. Banks with Nick Day

fiction science fiction short stories adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

182 pages | first published 1991

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Summary of 710 reviews

Moods

adventurous 73%
reflective 60%
dark 46%
challenging 33%
funny 33%
tense 20%
emotional 13%
inspiring 13%
mysterious 13%
sad 13%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 6%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 14%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 28% | N/A: 14% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 71% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.6

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