tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1603719725957464633.post319081700742771067..comments2023-05-10T08:20:25.109-07:00Comments on Blogging the Hugo Winners: 1996 BSFA – EXCESSION by Iain M. BanksRyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03293070603428186814noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1603719725957464633.post-87767628305179858542011-03-30T20:11:36.615-07:002011-03-30T20:11:36.615-07:00I can be pretty OCD about reading order, though I ...I can be pretty OCD about reading order, though I know the books aren't very connected though. From everything I've heard, I am more interested in Player of Games than Phlebas though. These are near the top of my list for when I finish all of these award-winners.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03293070603428186814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1603719725957464633.post-85393189026683927012011-03-28T09:55:53.879-07:002011-03-28T09:55:53.879-07:00I have read the first two Culture novels, and what...I have read the first two Culture novels, and what I like best about them are the A.I.s. I have read diverging opinions on this one but I have a feeling I will enjoy it for that reason.<br /><br />I'm trying to go in order, however, so I will take on Use of Weapons (which is a favorite of many) before this one.<br /><br />For your next book, I would go with The Player of Games rather than Consider Phlebas, even though the latter was published first. I think it makes a better introduction to the Culture, since CP is told from the POV of an enemy of the Culture.Joelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17756263900553410305noreply@blogger.com