Look to Windward by Iain M. Banks

Look to Windward

Culture #7

Iain M. Banks

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

403 pages | first published 2000

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The Twin Novae battle had been one of the last of the Idiran war, one of the most horrific. Desperate to avert defeat, the Idirans had induced not one but two suns to explode, snuffing out worlds & biospheres teeming with sentient life. They w...
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Summary of 966 reviews

Moods

adventurous 65%
reflective 56%
challenging 47%
mysterious 43%
sad 39%
dark 34%
emotional 30%
tense 17%
funny 13%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 8%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 47%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

4.14

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