Consider Phlebas is perhaps one of the lesser-known, but nevertheless the first, of the revelationary late [[author:wgZF1Jt05JLGkPtaBOibr|Iain M. Banks]]' science fiction books. Consider Phlebas introduces us to the complex world of the mind-controlling, ubiquitous utopia of the [[universe:7-LDSRV6Tj3p7-NpB2eXy|Culture]], which contrasts to their mortal sentient enemies. [[author:wgZF1Jt05JLGkPtaBOibr|Iain Banks]] creates an imaginative and encapsulating premise to keep the reader hooked for more, with hints of science fiction and alien humour to liven a deadly race against an omnipotent foe.