Use of Weapons (Culture, #3)
by Iain M. Banks
Use of Weapons by Iain M. Banks holds a highly rated rating of 4.18 out of 5, based on 26.4K reader ratings. First published in 1990. The book spans 411 pages.
About Use of Weapons
The man known as Cheradenine Zakalwe was one of Special Circumstances' foremost agents, changing the destiny of planets to suit the Culture through intrigue, dirty tricks and military action.The woman known as Diziet Sma had plucked him from obscurity and pushed him towards his present eminence, but despite all their dealings she did not know him as well as she thought.The drone known as Skaffen-Amtiskaw knew both of these people. It had once saved the woman's life by massacring her attackers in a particularly bloody manner. It believed the man to be a lost cause. But not even its machine could see the horrors in his past.Ferociously intelligent, both witty and horrific, USE OF WEAPONS is a masterpiece of science fiction.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Iain M. Banks |
| Published | 1990 |
| Pages | 411 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 4.18 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 26,350 |
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What genre is Use of Weapons?
Use of Weapons is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Use of Weapons worth reading?
Based on 26.4K reader ratings, Use of Weapons has an average score of 4.18 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Use of Weapons?
Use of Weapons has 411 pages.
Who wrote Use of Weapons?
Use of Weapons was written by Iain M. Banks. It was first published in 1990.
What is the ISBN for Use of Weapons?
The ISBN-13 for Use of Weapons is 9781857231360.0.
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