Look to Windward by Iain M. Banks

Look to Windward

Culture #7

Iain M. Banks

496 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

The Twin Novae battle had been one of the last of the Idiran war, one of the most horrific. Desperate to avert defeat, the Idirans had induced not one but two suns to explode, snuffing out worlds & biospheres teeming with sentient life. They w...

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Moods

adventurous 64%
reflective 56%
challenging 48%
dark 40%
mysterious 40%
sad 40%
emotional 32%
inspiring 16%
tense 16%
funny 12%
hopeful 8%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 40% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.14

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