Consider Phlebas : A space opera of stunning power and awesome imagination from the modern master of SF (Culture)

Description

Author: Iain M. Banks
Genre: Science Fiction / Space Opera / Adventure
Publisher: Orbit
Edition: 1
Paperback: 2023
Pages: 528
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9780356521633

Step into the universe of the Culture with Iain M. Banks’ Consider Phlebas, a space opera of stunning scale, rich imagination, and relentless adventure. This is the book that launched one of the most celebrated science fiction series of modern times.

Set during a galactic war between the advanced, post-scarcity Culture and the religiously militant Idirans, the story follows Horza, a shape-shifting mercenary who finds himself navigating deadly worlds, high-stakes missions, and ethical dilemmas in the chaos of interstellar conflict. With action, intrigue, and dark humor woven through every chapter, Banks creates a universe where technology, politics, and human (and alien) nature collide spectacularly.

Consider Phlebas delivers:

• Epic interstellar battles and daring escapades

• Complex characters and morally challenging decisions

• High-concept science fiction with philosophical depth

• The dazzling, immersive world-building of the Culture universe

Perfect for readers who enjoy:

• Space opera and grand-scale sci-fi adventures

• Philosophical and speculative fiction

• Fans of Frank Herbert’s Dune, Alastair Reynolds, or Peter F. Hamilton

• Stories where imagination meets intellectual depth

A masterclass in modern science fiction, Consider Phlebas is the ultimate entry point into the Culture series—fast-paced, thought-provoking, and impossible to put down.