A review by shetef
Use of Weapons by Iain M. Banks

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

4.5

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.