Walking on Glass by Iain Banks

Walking on Glass

Iain Banks

341 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction literary challenging slow-paced

Description

By the author of "Canal Dreams" and "The Wasp Factory", this novel is about three men - Graham Park, Steven Grant and Quiss. No trio of people could be further apart, but their separate courses are set for collision. 

Community Reviews Summary of 253 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
challenging 71%
mysterious 57%
tense 42%
adventurous 14%
emotional 14%
funny 14%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%

Pace

medium 85%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.55

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