Mar 16
After reading The Algebraist I went straight on to another Ian M Banks book.
Consider Phlebas is a 'Culture' novel. The Culture are a society of the future with certain ideals that they feel are so superior that they should supercede all other societies. Like the Borg but not really evil just powerful and convinced they are right!
Thats probably a simplification, but the book is a great read with a hero who has set himself against The Culture within the context of a galactic war. As always Banks manages to create entirely believable worlds and species, and marrys them with an exciting and imaginative plot.
Consider Phlebas is a 'Culture' novel. The Culture are a society of the future with certain ideals that they feel are so superior that they should supercede all other societies. Like the Borg but not really evil just powerful and convinced they are right!
Thats probably a simplification, but the book is a great read with a hero who has set himself against The Culture within the context of a galactic war. As always Banks manages to create entirely believable worlds and species, and marrys them with an exciting and imaginative plot.
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