Consider Phlebas

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkb:film
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Iain_M._Banks
gptkb:Culture_series
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:none
not adapted
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:none
gptkbp:antagonist gptkb:Idiran_Empire
gptkbp:author gptkb:Iain_M._Banks
gptkbp:awards gptkb:none
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:novel
gptkbp:cast TBA
gptkbp:character gptkb:The_Change
gptkb:The_Culture
gptkb:The_Idirans
Balveda
gptkbp:character_arc dynamic
tragic
heroic
gptkbp:character_development gptkb:launch_complex
gptkbp:cinematography TBA
gptkbp:composer TBA
gptkbp:conflict Culture vs Idirans
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:cover_art gptkb:Chris_Moore
gptkbp:critical_reception positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:significant
gptkbp:cultural_significance pioneering work in the genre
gptkbp:director gptkb:unknown
TBA
gptkbp:editor TBA
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:The_Player_of_Games
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Author
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Consider Phlebas
gptkbp:influenced modern science fiction
gptkbp:influenced_artists various science fiction authors
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Robert_A._Heinlein
gptkb:Frank_Herbert
gptkb:Isaac_Asimov
gptkb:Philip_K._Dick
gptkb:Arthur_C._Clarke
gptkbp:influences gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:space_opera
ethical dilemmas
political themes
cyberpunk
gptkbp:inspiration Iain M. Banks' experiences
gptkbp:is_critical_for explores themes of choice
explores themes of technology
explores themes of free will
gptkbp:isbn 978-1857982002
978-185723-239-0
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Horza
gptkbp:motif gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:loyalty
gptkb:Saint
gptkbp:narrative_style third-person
satirical
philosophical
omniscient
character-driven
richly detailed
gptkbp:next_edition gptkb:1987
gptkbp:notable_character gptkb:The_Change
gptkb:The_Culture
gptkb:The_Idirans
Kallak
Balveda
gptkbp:page_count 480
gptkbp:plot gptkb:collaboration
gptkb:amusement_park
espionage
philosophical questions
A shape-shifting mercenary's mission.
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:none
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:unknown
TBA
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:1987
gptkb:Orbit_Books
gptkbp:reader_demographic adult
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:release_format theatrical
gptkbp:release_year TBA
gptkbp:released in development
gptkbp:series gptkb:Culture_series
gptkb:The_Culture
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Idiran_War
gptkb:The_Culture_universe
future
Culture universe
gptkbp:status in development
gptkbp:style satirical
philosophical
descriptive
gptkbp:symbolism gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:humanity
gptkb:military_conflict
gptkb:technology
gptkb:war
freedom
morality
the Idirans
the Culture
gptkbp:theme gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:loyalty
gptkb:war
morality
gptkbp:themes gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:war
morality
gptkbp:writer gptkb:unknown
TBA