Matter (Culture, #8)
by Iain M. Banks
Matter by Iain M. Banks holds a highly rated rating of 4.03 out of 5, based on 15.4K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 593 pages.
About Matter
In a world renowned within a galaxy full of wonders, a crime within a war. For one brother it means a desperate flight, and a search for the one - maybe two - people who could clear his name. For his brother it means a life lived under constant threat of treachery and murder. And for their sister, it means returning to a place she'd thought abandoned forever.Only the sister is not what she once was; Djan Seriy Anaplian has become an agent of the Culture's Special Circumstances section, charged with high-level interference in civilisations throughout the greater galaxy.Concealing her new identity - and her particular set of abilities - might be a dangerous strategy. In the world to which Anaplian returns, nothing is quite as it seems; and determining the appropriate level of interference in someone else’s war is never a simple matter.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Iain M. Banks |
| Published | 2008 |
| Pages | 593 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 4.03 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 15,438 |
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What genre is Matter?
Matter is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Matter worth reading?
Based on 15.4K reader ratings, Matter has an average score of 4.03 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Matter?
Matter has 593 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Matter?
Matter was written by Iain M. Banks. It was first published in 2008.
What is the ISBN for Matter?
The ISBN-13 for Matter is 9781841494180.0.
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