Consider Phlebas by Iain M. Banks

Consider Phlebas

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Iain M. Banks

480 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, faced d...

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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: 43% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 21%

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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