#164 in Science fiction
The Algebraist
- 500
- Pages
- about 9 h
- Reading time
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About the book
The Algebraist is a science fiction novel by Scottish writer Iain M. Banks, published in print in 2004. It was nominated for a Hugo Award for Best Novel in 2005.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.0 across 188 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 51% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Science fiction average of 7.8. That is how 7.9 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 7.5 | 22 | 12% |
| Hardcover | 8.0 | 166 | 88% |
Frequently asked
What is The Algebraist rated?
7.9 out of 10, from 188 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is The Algebraist worth reading?
Readers give it 7.9/10 from 188 ratings, which puts it ahead of 18 % of the Science fiction shelf.
How long does it take to read The Algebraist?
About 9 hours at an average reading pace — 500 pages.
Where does The Algebraist rank?
#164 in Science fiction on the current snapshot.
How long is The Algebraist?
It has 500 pages — longer than 76% of the ranked books in Science fiction.
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