Bedenke Phlebas by Iain M. Banks

Bedenke Phlebas

Culture #1

Iain M. Banks with Rosemarie Hundertmarck (Translator)

766 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 3,797 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
tense 51%
dark 44%
challenging 29%
mysterious 22%
funny 14%
emotional 11%
sad 10%
reflective 9%
lighthearted 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 33%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 37% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 35% | Yes: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.58

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