tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10882105.post2664010014018174325..comments2023-11-02T06:28:23.104-07:00Comments on ... and now for something completely different.: Book Review -- The Algebraist by Iain M. Banksdbackdadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10700991588554336491noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10882105.post-30950686243765597772010-06-01T14:49:38.331-07:002010-06-01T14:49:38.331-07:00dbackdad said: After reading it almost exclusively...dbackdad said: After reading it almost exclusively until I was about 20, there was a good 15 years where I didn't read it much. So, I missed out on a lot of the good contemporary authors.<br /><br />I spent most of my mid to late teens and early 20's reading the SF classics - which is why you don't see many classic SF authors reviewed on my Blog - as I've read them all decades ago. I generally read a mix of things ATM to try and keep things fresh - but my heart is still pledged to Science-Fiction... but they say you never really get over your first love [sweet Jackie Morgan - where are you now?]<br /><br />dbackdad said: The last few years I've been doing better and your reviews help a lot.<br /><br />Thanks. I have some 'harder' SF coming up soon - once I've finished a batch of Fantasy novels I'm reading ATM.CyberKittenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394155516712665665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10882105.post-63483929617149437272010-06-01T12:34:02.530-07:002010-06-01T12:34:02.530-07:00CK -- You are much better with keeping up on the s...CK -- You are much better with keeping up on the sci-fi than I am. After reading it almost exclusively until I was about 20, there was a good 15 years where I didn't read it much. So, I missed out on a lot of the good contemporary authors. The last few years I've been doing better and your reviews help a lot.<br /><br />Wunelle - After reading this, I'll definitely be tracking down some more Banks, including <i>Consider Phlebas</i>.<br /><br />What's the China book you are reading? I'm currently reading <i>Better Off: Flipping the Switch on Technology</i> about a couple living in an Amish-like community for a year. Very good.dbackdadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10700991588554336491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10882105.post-36028678950313067732010-05-31T20:15:24.337-07:002010-05-31T20:15:24.337-07:00Thanks. I'll try to scoot it up the list (afte...Thanks. I'll try to scoot it up the list (after an excellent book on China and finishing the Stieg Larsson trilogy...)wstachourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12447198404608861357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10882105.post-10849801752110048152010-05-31T13:13:26.347-07:002010-05-31T13:13:26.347-07:00Thanks for the cite (again). I'd almost forgot...Thanks for the cite (again). I'd almost forgotten just how good this book was on *so* many levels. <br /><br />I miss SF [grin]... But not for long......<br /><br />Wunelle - 'Consider Phlebas' is *very* good.CyberKittenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394155516712665665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10882105.post-3677483254016102992010-05-31T12:13:02.559-07:002010-05-31T12:13:02.559-07:00I have Banks's "Consider Phlebas" on...I have Banks's "Consider Phlebas" on my to-read list for over a year now. It sits on my table, but I'm just never quite in the mood for sci-fi. But it comes highly recommended.wstachourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12447198404608861357noreply@blogger.com