The Algebraist by Iain M. Banks

The Algebraist

Iain M. Banks

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

434 pages | first published 2004

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It is 4034. Humanity has made it to the stars. Fassin Taak, a Slow Seer at the Court of the Nasqueron Dwellers, will be fortunate if he makes it to the end of the year. The Nasqueron Dwellers inhabit a gas giant on the outskirts of the galaxy, in ...
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Summary of 721 reviews

Moods

adventurous 78%
challenging 36%
dark 36%
mysterious 36%
funny 26%
informative 15%
reflective 15%
emotional 10%
tense 10%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | A mix: 41%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.84

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