405 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316005401
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 26 March 2008
Description
The Culture -- a human/machine symbiotic society -- has thrown up many great Game Players, and one of the greatest is Gurgeh. Jernau Morat Gurgeh. The Player of Games. Master of every board, computer and strategy. Bored with success, Gurgeh travel...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,131 reviews
Moods
dark 52%
tense 45%
mysterious 41%
challenging 35%
reflective 31%
funny 14%
emotional 8%
lighthearted 6%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
informative 2%
sad 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 19%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Plot: 37% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 35% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Sexual content, Sexual violenceModerate
Rape, Torture, Body horrorMinor
Child abuse, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty405 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316005401
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 26 March 2008
Description
The Culture -- a human/machine symbiotic society -- has thrown up many great Game Players, and one of the greatest is Gurgeh. Jernau Morat Gurgeh. The Player of Games. Master of every board, computer and strategy. Bored with success, Gurgeh travel...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,131 reviews
Moods
dark 52%
tense 45%
mysterious 41%
challenging 35%
reflective 31%
funny 14%
emotional 8%
lighthearted 6%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
informative 2%
sad 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 19%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Plot: 37% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 35% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Sexual content, Sexual violenceModerate
Rape, Torture, Body horrorMinor
Child abuse, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty