288 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780748110018
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 July 2010
Description
A superb standalone novel from the awesome imagination of Iain M. Banks, a master of modern science fiction. Count Sessine is about to die for the very last time...Chief Scientist Gadfium is about to receive the mysterious message she has been wai...
Community Reviews Summary of 425 reviews
Moods
mysterious 63%
adventurous 54%
dark 36%
tense 18%
funny 9%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
reflective 9%
relaxing 9%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 44% | Yes: 11%Average rating
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288 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780748110018
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 July 2010
Description
A superb standalone novel from the awesome imagination of Iain M. Banks, a master of modern science fiction. Count Sessine is about to die for the very last time...Chief Scientist Gadfium is about to receive the mysterious message she has been wai...
Community Reviews Summary of 425 reviews
Moods
mysterious 63%
adventurous 54%
dark 36%
tense 18%
funny 9%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
reflective 9%
relaxing 9%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 44% | Yes: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
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