Name: | Consider Phlebas |
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By: | Iain M. Banks |
Narrated by: | Peter Kenny |
Series: | Culture |
Length | 16 hrs and 26 mins |
Category: | Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction |
Release Date: | 2011-05-04 |
Language: | English |
The Consider Phlebas is a book by Iain M. Banks. It is the first book in the Culture series. The book is about a war between two civilizations. The Culture is a society that is advanced and has many advanced technologies. The other civilization is called the Idirans. The Idirans are a warlike society that is trying to conquer the Culture. The book follows the story of a Culture agent who is sent to infiltrate the Idirans.
The content of Consider Phlebas is special because it is one of the few books in the Culture series that is not from the point of view of a human. The book is told from the point of view of Horza, a shape-shifting Changer. The book is also special because it is the first book in the Culture series.
Consider Phlebas is an excellent example of how to create atmosphere and tension in an audio drama. The use of sound effects and music is skilfully done, and the performances are very believable. This all contributes to making the listener feel as if they are right there in the middle of the action.
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