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The Player of Games

By Iain M. Banks

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| Paperback | 9781857231465

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Book Description

In The Player of Games, Iain M. Banks presents a distant future that could almost be called the end of history. Humanity has filled the galaxy, and thanks to ultra-high technology everyone has everything they want, no one gets sick, and no one dies. It's a playground society of sports, stellar cruisContinue

2 Reviews

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

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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