Against a Dark Background
by Iain M. Banks
Against a Dark Background by Iain M. Banks holds a highly rated rating of 4.09 out of 5, based on 10.7K reader ratings. First published in 1993. The book spans 480 pages.
About Against a Dark Background
She came from one of the more disreputable aristocratic families.Sharrow was once the leader of a personality-attuned combat team in one of the sporadic little commercial wars in the civilization based around the planet Golter. On an island with a glass shore - relic of some even more ancient conflict - she discovers she is to be hunted by the Huhsz, a religious cult which believes she is the last obstacle before their faith's apotheosis. She has to run, knowing her only hope of finally escaping the Huhsz is to find the last of the ancient, apocalyptically powerful but seemingly cursed Lazy Guns. But that is just the first as well as the final step on a search that takes her on an odyssey through the exotic Golterian system and results in both a trail of destruction and a journey into her own past, as well as that of her family and the system itself; a journey that changes everything.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Iain M. Banks |
| Published | 1993 |
| Pages | 480 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Science, Books |
| Average Rating | 4.09 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,679 |
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What genre is Against a Dark Background?
Against a Dark Background is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Science. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Against a Dark Background worth reading?
Based on 10.7K reader ratings, Against a Dark Background has an average score of 4.09 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Against a Dark Background?
Against a Dark Background has 480 pages.
Who wrote Against a Dark Background?
Against a Dark Background was written by Iain M. Banks. It was first published in 1993.
What is the ISBN for Against a Dark Background?
The ISBN-13 for Against a Dark Background is 9781857230310.0.
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