Inversions by Iain M. Banks

Inversions

Culture #6

Iain M. Banks

405 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced

Description

In the winter palace, the King's new physician has more enemies than she at first realizes, but she also has more remedies to hand than those who wisher her ill know about. In another palace across from the mountains, the chief bodyguard of the re...

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Community Reviews Summary of 871 reviews

Moods

mysterious 64%
adventurous 60%
dark 36%
emotional 32%
tense 32%
challenging 28%
funny 12%
reflective 12%
lighthearted 8%
sad 8%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 76%
slow 15%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 36% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.86

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