Consider Phlebas by Iain M. Banks

Consider Phlebas

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Iain M. Banks

471 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Description

Consider Phlebas is a space opera of stunning power and awesome imagination, from a modern master of science fiction. The war raged across the galaxy. Billions had died, billions more were doomed. Moons, planets, the very stars themselves, face...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,409 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
tense 50%
dark 44%
challenging 26%
mysterious 24%
funny 15%
sad 11%
emotional 10%
reflective 8%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 30%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 42% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

3.57

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