The Player of Games

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  my second adventure with Banks

  Even better than the first. Engaging from the very first page, plus there's more things you get to know about the Culture, especially the game playing aspect. Total genius, made me dream.
  If you think the Culture's terrifying, wait until you find out about Azad's empire. Certain scenes stick to you ... (continue)

  Even better than the first. Engaging from the very first page, plus there's more things you get to know about the Culture, especially the game playing aspect. Total genius, made me dream.
  If you think the Culture's terrifying, wait until you find out about Azad's empire. Certain scenes stick to your memory better than a horror movie!

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  Viollka said on May 26, 2010 | Add your feedback

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  Very well written space opera which reads quick enough that I finished it in two days. The setting is well thought out and gives enough depth to the story.

  The story in this book of the player of games Morat Gurgeh is somewhat simplistic, but makes its point. This is still ‘just’ sci-fi but th ... (continue)

  Very well written space opera which reads quick enough that I finished it in two days. The setting is well thought out and gives enough depth to the story.

  The story in this book of the player of games Morat Gurgeh is somewhat simplistic, but makes its point. This is still ‘just’ sci-fi but the craft with which it's written makes me want to read more.

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  alper said on Jan 25, 2009 | Add your feedback

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• English Books
• Paperback 293 Pages
• ISBN-10: 0061053562
• ISBN-13: 9780061053566
• Publisher: Harpercollins
• Pub date: Feb 01, 1997
• Dimensions: 1484 mm x 1032 mm x 129 mm Just how big is that?
• Also available as: Hardcover, Others and eBook

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