The Orbital and influence of Culture

On this fifth story of the cycle of Culture, Iain Banks takes us on one of the iconic inventions of the author: An Orbital.
Although the nature of the story is perhaps less innovative than some of her previous works, the depth of the novel is still exceptional. Downwind shows a darker side of Culture accompanied regrets (genuine?) Of the latter vis-à-vis its past interventions.
Still a must!