The Algebraist by Iain M. Banks

The Algebraist

Iain M. Banks

24 hours, 3 minutes first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

It is 4034. Humanity has made it to the stars. Fassin Taak, a Slow Seer at the Court of the Nasqueron Dwellers, will be fortunate if he makes it to the end of the year. The Nasqueron Dwellers inhabit a gas giant on the outskirts of the galaxy, in ...

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Moods

adventurous 84%
mysterious 44%
challenging 36%
dark 32%
funny 28%
reflective 16%
tense 16%
informative 12%
emotional 8%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | A mix: 41%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.85

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