The Player of Games (Culture, #2)
by Iain M. Banks
The Player of Games by Iain M. Banks holds a highly rated rating of 4.26 out of 5, based on 36.5K reader ratings. First published in 1988. The book spans 293 pages.
About The Player of Games
The Culture - a humanoid/machine symbiotic society - has thrown up many great Game Players. One of the best is Jernau Morat Gurgeh, Player of Games, master of every board, computer and strategy. Bored with success, Gurgeh travels to the Empire of Azad, cruel & incredibly wealthy, to try their fabulous game, a game so complex, so like life itself, that the winner becomes emperor. Mocked, blackmailed, almost murdered, Gurgeh accepts the game and with it the challenge of his life, and very possibly his death.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Iain M. Banks |
| Published | 1988 |
| Pages | 293 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 4.26 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 36,505 |
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What genre is The Player of Games?
The Player of Games is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Player of Games worth reading?
Based on 36.5K reader ratings, The Player of Games has an average score of 4.26 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Player of Games?
The Player of Games has 293 pages.
Who wrote The Player of Games?
The Player of Games was written by Iain M. Banks. It was first published in 1988.
What is the ISBN for The Player of Games?
The ISBN-13 for The Player of Games is 9780061053570.0.
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