Against A Dark Background by Iain M. Banks, Iain M. Banks
Against A Dark Background

Iain M. Banks, Iain M. Banks

Against A Dark Background

Iain M. Banks, Iain M. Banks

488 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 619 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 80%
tense 50%
challenging 30%
mysterious 30%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
lighthearted 10%
sad 10%

Pace

medium 50%
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

3.9

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