Excession by Iain Banks
"Excession" is a science fiction novel set in a future where advanced artificial intelligences called Minds govern the galaxy. When an enigmatic and powerful alien artifact known as an Excession appears, it triggers a complex web of political intrigue and power struggles among the Minds and various factions. As the mystery surrounding the Excession unravels, the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance, testing the limits of technology and the ethics of sentient beings.
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- Published
- 1996
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 451
- Original Language
- English
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(4.7)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- 114th on Top 200 Science Fiction Books (Pre-2000) (Sci-Fi Lists)
- 4736th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The British Science Fiction Association Awards - Novel (British Science Fiction Association)