Consider Phlebas by Iain M. Banks

Consider Phlebas

Culture #1

Iain M. Banks

527 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

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...

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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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