Iain M. Banks

sming recommended this 1 year, 2 months ago

imagination, original writing, disturbing, powerful

Mirick recommended this 1 year, 7 months ago

My favourite scifi author besides Alastair Reynolds.

sanderson736 recommended this 1 year, 10 months ago

Created the awesome Culture universe.

lorireeser recommended this 1 year, 10 months ago

Not just great science fiction (space opera is new term) but he also writes regular fiction, mostly set in Scotland. These books are equally great. To distinguish, the Iain M. Banks books are sci-fi, the Iain Banks books (no M) are fiction. There are a few crossover novels (Transition in particular).

Definitely one of the best writers working today (not just sci-fi).

maaxiim recommended this 2 years, 1 month ago

My ALL TIME, bar none, favourite Sci Fi author; Utterly vivid imagination. Of all the imagined societies that I can immerse myself in, with reading, the Culture is the one I want to be a member of :-)

bnewcomer recommended this 2 years, 3 months ago

Wildly imaginative, deep (def. in terms of detail and description, frequently in other ways, too), intricate works. Expansive worlds to explore.
Cons: Length might be an issue for some. Also, the amazing build-up and tension in some of his books leads to a bit of a let-down at the end (either because you want more, or because the resolution isn't / can't be adequate).

wolves1997 recommended this 2 years, 9 months ago

Bank"s is fantastic. If you love SF start with his books "Players of Games", and "Consider Phlebas". The Culture books are just amazing.. Great writer.

Take Care.
Bob
Cons: None

dave_van_rees recommended this 2 years, 9 months ago

One of the best new Space Opera writers, part of a great group of BRitish writers revitalizing this genre.
Cons: Some dialogue is a bit wooden, not much in the way of cons if you like this type of fiction.

caterina recommended this 3 years, 11 months ago

Yes yes, I love Iain M. Banks, and have read every one of his works. Space opera at its finest, and especially love the Culture novels.