"Stephen" <mcavoys[at]aolDOTcom> wrote:
> "Bill Pragnell" <bil### [at] hotmailcom> wrote in message
> news:web.4ad8453548067d0f6dd25f0b0@news.povray.org...
>
> > Ever read any Iain M Banks? His characters are diverse and fascinating.
> > His SF
> > often borrows heavily, but usually feels new.
> >
>
> Have you read any of Ken Macleod or Charles Stross (whose blog started this
> thread?)

I have. Of Macleod, I've read the Engines of Light trilogy, and The Star
Fraction. Enjoyed both, but wasn't completely gripped. I need to re-read them
more sedately I think. Of Stross, I've only read Halting State so far, which I
thought was great. I'll definitely be reading more of his in the near future.

I think their SF is better than Banks', but I still prefer his stories and
situations for sheer excitement and page-turning power.

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