The Hydrogen Sonata by Iain M. Banks

The Hydrogen Sonata

Culture #10

Iain M. Banks

528 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 1,118 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
challenging 48%
reflective 37%
funny 31%
tense 25%
mysterious 20%
dark 17%
emotional 14%
lighthearted 14%
hopeful 11%
sad 11%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 29%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 51% | A mix: 31% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 24%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

4.08

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