Jorgen reviewed Consider Phlebas by Iain M. Banks
questionable debut
3 stars
Content warning broad strokes spoilers
Starts as a delightful sci fi romp, giving tantalizing glimpses into the world, but it really doesn't stick the landing. Schlocky fun chaos gives way to an austere nihilism? I suppose it does tease a lot of culture stuff from the outside in an interesting way, but good god, the climax should have been at the damage game.