Surface Detail (Culture #9)
by Iain M. Banks
Surface Detail by Iain M. Banks holds a highly rated rating of 4.22 out of 5, based on 15.7K reader ratings. First published in 2010. The book spans 627 pages.
About Surface Detail
It begins in the realm of the Real, where matter still matters. It begins with a murder. It will not end until the Culture has gone to war with death itself. Lededje Y'breq is one of the Intagliated, her marked body bearing witness to a family shame, her life belonging to a man whose lust for power is without limit. Prepared to risk everything for her freedom, her release, when it comes, is at a price. To put things right she will need the help of the Culture. Benevolent, enlightened and almost infinitely resourceful tho it may be, the Culture can only do so much for any individual. With the assistance of one of its most powerful - and arguably deranged - warships, Lededje finds herself heading into a combat zone not even sure which side the Culture is really on. A brutal, far-reaching war is already raging within the digital realms that store the souls of the dead and it's about to erupt into reality. It started in the realm of the Real & that is where it will end. It will touch countless lives and affect entire civilizations, but at the center of it all is a young woman whose need for revenge masks another motive altogether.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Iain M. Banks |
| Published | 2010 |
| Pages | 627 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 4.22 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 15,651 |
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What genre is Surface Detail?
Surface Detail is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Surface Detail worth reading?
Based on 15.7K reader ratings, Surface Detail has an average score of 4.22 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Surface Detail?
Surface Detail has 627 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Surface Detail?
Surface Detail was written by Iain M. Banks. It was first published in 2010.
What is the ISBN for Surface Detail?
The ISBN-13 for Surface Detail is 9780316123400.0.
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