16 hours, 24 minutes • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781611138771
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Publication date: 03 May 2011
Description
The first book in Iain M. Banks's seminal science fiction series, The Culture. Consider Phlebas introduces readers to the utopian conglomeration of human and alien races that explores the nature of war, morality, and the limitless bounds of mankin...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,550 reviews
Moods
tense 50%
dark 45%
challenging 26%
mysterious 23%
funny 15%
emotional 10%
sad 10%
reflective 8%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 43% | A mix: 41% | Character: 14% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 45% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cannibalism, Violence, TortureModerate
Xenophobia, Excrement, MurderMinor
Drug use, Sexual content, Abortion16 hours, 24 minutes • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781611138771
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Publication date: 03 May 2011
Description
The first book in Iain M. Banks's seminal science fiction series, The Culture. Consider Phlebas introduces readers to the utopian conglomeration of human and alien races that explores the nature of war, morality, and the limitless bounds of mankin...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,550 reviews
Moods
tense 50%
dark 45%
challenging 26%
mysterious 23%
funny 15%
emotional 10%
sad 10%
reflective 8%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 43% | A mix: 41% | Character: 14% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 45% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cannibalism, Violence, TortureModerate
Xenophobia, Excrement, MurderMinor
Drug use, Sexual content, Abortion