Consider Phlebas (Culture, #1)
by Iain M. Banks
Consider Phlebas by Iain M. Banks holds a well received rating of 3.85 out of 5, based on 48.6K reader ratings. First published in 1987. The book spans 471 pages.
About Consider Phlebas
The war raged across the galaxy. Billions had died, billions more were doomed. Moons, planets, the very stars themselves, faced destruction, cold-blooded, brutal, and worse, random. The Idirans fought for their Faith; the Culture for its moral right to exist. Principles were at stake. There could be no surrender.Within the cosmic conflict, an individual crusade. Deep within a fabled labyrinth on a barren world, a Planet of the Dead proscribed to mortals, lay a fugitive Mind. Both the Culture and the Idirans sought it. It was the fate of Horza, the Changer, and his motley crew of unpredictable mercenaries, human and machine, actually to find it, and with it their own destruction.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Iain M. Banks |
| Published | 1987 |
| Pages | 471 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 3.85 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 48,649 |
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What genre is Consider Phlebas?
Consider Phlebas is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Consider Phlebas worth reading?
Based on 48.6K reader ratings, Consider Phlebas has an average score of 3.85 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Consider Phlebas?
Consider Phlebas has 471 pages.
Who wrote Consider Phlebas?
Consider Phlebas was written by Iain M. Banks. It was first published in 1987.
What is the ISBN for Consider Phlebas?
The ISBN-13 for Consider Phlebas is 9781857231380.0.
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