216 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781857230307
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 01 March 1991
Description
The first ever collection of Iain Banks's short fiction, this volume includes the acclaimed novella, The State of the Art. This is a striking addition to the growing body of Culture lore, and adds definition and scale to the previous works by usin...
Community Reviews Summary of 758 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
dark 43%
funny 37%
challenging 31%
emotional 18%
tense 18%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 12%
sad 12%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
lighthearted 6%
Pace
slow 13%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 37% | Character: 25% | N/A: 25% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 30% | No: 30% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 62% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 12%Average rating
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216 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781857230307
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 01 March 1991
Description
The first ever collection of Iain Banks's short fiction, this volume includes the acclaimed novella, The State of the Art. This is a striking addition to the growing body of Culture lore, and adds definition and scale to the previous works by usin...
Community Reviews Summary of 758 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
dark 43%
funny 37%
challenging 31%
emotional 18%
tense 18%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 12%
sad 12%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
lighthearted 6%
Pace
slow 13%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 37% | Character: 25% | N/A: 25% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 30% | No: 30% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 62% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.