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Iain M. Banks, Iain M. Banks
488 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A superb standalone novel from the awesome imagination of Iain M. Banks, a master of modern science fiction. Sharrow was once the leader of a personality-attuned combat team in one of the sporadic little commercial wars in the civilisation based...
Community Reviews Summary of 619 reviews
Moods
dark 80%
tense 50%
challenging 30%
mysterious 30%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
lighthearted 10%
sad 10%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 28% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
No: 62% | Yes: 37%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gore, Gun violenceModerate
Incest, Torture, Kidnapping—
Iain M. Banks, Iain M. Banks
488 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A superb standalone novel from the awesome imagination of Iain M. Banks, a master of modern science fiction. Sharrow was once the leader of a personality-attuned combat team in one of the sporadic little commercial wars in the civilisation based...
Community Reviews Summary of 619 reviews
Moods
dark 80%
tense 50%
challenging 30%
mysterious 30%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
lighthearted 10%
sad 10%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 28% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
No: 62% | Yes: 37%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gore, Gun violenceModerate
Incest, Torture, Kidnapping