Consider Phlebas by Iain M. Banks

Consider Phlebas

Culture #1

Iain M. Banks

544 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous dark tense medium-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 50%
dark 44%
challenging 27%
mysterious 23%
funny 12%
sad 11%
emotional 9%
reflective 9%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 32%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | A mix: 41% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.57

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