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This book holds such promise. The Sarl are manipulated by the Oct, who in turn are manipulated by the Nariscene, who it turn dance to the tune of the Morthanveld. The Culture are (reasonably) peripheral plays in this complex dance, or so it seems. The reader's mind starts to buzz with the possibilities (remember Use of Weapons!). Who works for who? Who is being double, treble, or even quadruple-crossed?? Unfortunately it all comes crashing down, like Banks (or the editors) got bored, and ... read more.

Written by Iain M. Banks. Published 31 January 2008. rrp £18.99. Published by Orbit.Hardcover.
 
 


 


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