The Algebraist by Iain M. Banks

The Algebraist

Iain M. Banks

434 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

It is 4034. Humanity has made it to the stars. Fassin Taak, a Slow Seer at the Court of the Nasqueron Dwellers, will be fortunate if he makes it to the end of the year. The Nasqueron Dwellers inhabit a gas giant on the outskirts of the galaxy, in ...

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Moods

adventurous 85%
mysterious 42%
challenging 32%
dark 32%
funny 25%
tense 17%
reflective 14%
informative 10%
emotional 7%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 63% | A mix: 36%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 31%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 19%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.83

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