Excession (Culture, #5)
Excession (Culture, #5)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Galaxy • Distant Future
1998
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Excession by Iain M. Banks is a science fiction novel within the Culture series. It revolves around the Culture's encounter with an unprecedented alien artifact, triggering a series of complex political maneuvers and ethical dilemmas among its advanced civilizations.
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Iain M. Banks' Excession receives praise for its intricate plotting, imaginative scope, and the depth of its AI characters. Critics commend its intellectual challenges and witty prose. However, some find the complex narrative and abundance of characters overwhelming, potentially alienating less patient readers. Despite this, it's highly regarded within the science fiction genre.
Who Should Read Excession (Culture, #5)?
Readers who thrive on complex, high-concept science fiction with a penchant for intricate world-building and interstellar politics will revel in Iain M. Banks’s Excession. Fans of Dune by Frank Herbert and The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin will find similar enjoyment in its rich narrative and sophisticated themes.
31,864 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Galaxy • Distant Future
1998
Adult
18+ years
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