Whit by Iain Banks

Whit

Iain Banks

fiction contemporary dark fast-paced

455 pages | first published 1995

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Isis Whit is no ordinary teenager. An innocent in the ways of the world, an ingenue when it comes to fashion, she does however rejoice in some neat healing powers, a way with animals and the exalted status of Elect of God of the Luskentyrian Sect....
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Summary of 292 reviews

Moods

adventurous 72%
mysterious 63%
dark 45%
funny 45%
challenging 36%
reflective 27%
emotional 18%
lighthearted 18%
relaxing 9%
sad 9%
tense 9%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 33%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.72

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