Surface Detail (Culture, #9)
Surface Detail (Culture, #9)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
The Culture • Far Future
2010
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Surface Detail by Iain M. Banks follows several interconnected characters navigating virtual and physical realms in a future universe. Themes include warfare, justice, and digital afterlives. This science fiction novel is part of the Culture series, blending complex narratives and ethical questions within an advanced society.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Reviews of Iain M. Banks's Surface Detail highlight its imaginative and complex narrative, intricate plotting, and detailed world-building, which exemplify Banks's skill in science fiction. Positive feedback praises the deep philosophical questions it raises. However, some criticism focuses on the multitude of characters and subplots that may overwhelm new readers.
Who Should Read Surface Detail (Culture, #9)?
Fans of complex, imaginative sci-fi narratives with rich world-building and deep moral dilemmas will enjoy Iain M. Banks's Surface Detail. Ideal for readers of Douglas Adams's The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Isaac Asimov's Foundation series who seek thought-provoking escapism within a richly constructed universe.
32,296 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
The Culture • Far Future
2010
Adult
18+ years
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