Surface Detail by Iain M. Banks

Surface Detail

Culture #9

Iain M. Banks

627 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced

Description

SURFACE DETAIL is Iain M. Banks' new Culture novel, a breathtaking achievement from a writer whose body of work is without parallel in the modern history of science fiction.

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Moods

adventurous 87%
dark 64%
challenging 54%
tense 38%
funny 19%
mysterious 19%
reflective 16%
emotional 9%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 20%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 34% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.11

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