Consider Phlebas

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Consider Phlebas is the first novel in Iain M. Banks' acclaimed Culture series, which presents a post-scarcity society where artificial intelligences and humanoid characters interact in complex ways. The book follows the story of Horza, a shape-shifting mercenary assigned to capture a powerful AI. Through its exploration of war, politics, and free will, the novel delves into ethical dilemmas and philosophical questions. It has received critical acclaim and is noted for its intelligent world-building and narrative complexity.