Excession by Iain M. Banks

633 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

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Moods

adventurous 81%
challenging 62%
mysterious 48%
tense 27%
dark 18%
funny 18%
reflective 18%
emotional 11%
hopeful 6%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
sad 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 41%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 48% | A mix: 33% | Character: 15% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.06

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