Review by shetef - Use of Weapons

shetef 's review for:

Use of Weapons by Iain M. Banks

4.5

adventurous challenging dark medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I didn't enjoy this quite as much as Consider Phlebas or The Player of Games but I admire Banks' ambition. The two narratives moving in opposite chronological directions is a very effective way to reveal who and why Zakalwe is the man he is.