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Transition

By Iain Banks
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Transition by Iain Banks is a thought-provoking novel that explores parallel worlds and multiple realities through the secretive organisation known as the Concern. The narrative follows several characters, including a trained assassin, who navigate these intertwining dimensions, prompting reflections on morality, power, and the nature of existence itself. The story masterfully blends elements of science fiction and philosophical questions, resulting in a gripping and unconventional tale.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by tales that transcend traditional boundaries, weaving a complex narrative across alternate realities. The story offers a blend of speculative fiction and philosophical insight, appealing to fans of intricate plots and thought-provoking themes.

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Transition

Iain Banks's classic novel reissued with a striking new cover

Iain Banks's classic novel reissued with a striking new cover

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Imagine a world that is one of infinite parallel worlds, hanging suspended between triumph and catastrophe, the dismantling of the Wall and the fall of the Twin Towers, in the shadow of suicide terrorism and global financial collapse. Presiding over this world is the Concern, an all-powerful organisation whose operatives possess extraordinary powers.

There is Temudjin Oh, an unkillable assassin who journeys between the high passes of Nepal, a version of Victorian London, and a wintry Venice; Adrian Cubbish, a restlessly greedy City trader; and the Philosopher, a state-sponsored torturer who moves between the time zones with sinister ease. Transition is a high-definition, hyper-real apocalyptic fable for terrible times.

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Transition by Iain Banks is often described as an intriguing fusion of science fiction and thriller elements, praised for its complex narrative and richly drawn characters. Reviewers frequently highlight the novel’s exploration of multiple realities and political allegory, noting its ability to weave together different stories in imaginative ways. Some critiques point out that the shifting perspectives may challenge readers, but the imaginative scope and thought-provoking themes tend to captivate many who dive into Banks’ unique storytelling.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349139272

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 December 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Abacus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 390g

Pages: 480

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Crime & Thriller Dystopian Fiction Fiction General Fiction Iain Banks Literary Fiction

About the Author

Iain Banks came to widespread and controversial public notice with the publication of his first novel, THE WASP FACTORY, in 1984. He has since gained enormous popular and critical acclaim for both his mainstream and his science fiction novels.

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