Statements (60)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Iain_M._Banks
gptkb:Culture_series |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:none
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| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:none
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Iain_M._Banks
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| gptkbp:awards |
nominated for the BSFA Award
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| gptkbp:character_development |
complex and multi-faceted
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| gptkbp:conflict |
interstellar diplomacy
moral dilemmas technological superiority superior alien technology |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
generally positive
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced other sci-fi works
inspired fan theories inspired discussions on AI ethics |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
Inversions
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Author
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Excession
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| gptkbp:influences |
political commentary
space opera genre post-scarcity society AI and consciousness themes |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Banks' interest in philosophy
Banks' interest in politics Banks' interest in sociology Banks' interest in technology |
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-1857982023
978-1857982024 |
| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:the_Culture's_Minds
the Culture |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
third-person
satirical elements rich world-building philosophical undertones character-driven narrative |
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:the_Excession
the Affront the Contact division the Minds |
| gptkbp:page_count |
400
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| gptkbp:plot |
non-linear
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| gptkbp:precedes |
gptkb:The_Algebraist
gptkb:Look_to_Windward |
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:1996
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Orbit_Books
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| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
adult audience
sci-fi enthusiasts fans of Iain M. Banks |
| gptkbp:series |
gptkb:Culture_series
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| gptkbp:setting |
Culture universe
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
the Culture as a utopian ideal
the Excession as a metaphor the Minds as representations of intelligence |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
exploration of identity
exploration of power dynamics exploration of existence |
| gptkbp:theme |
first contact
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