John Williams wrote: > > > I read it when it came out, but I seem to have forgotten most of it. I > remember slogging through long descriptive passages wondering when the > action would start, and when it finally did (at the very end) the ending > did > not seem worth the trouble. I think the only recent Banks book I liked was > "The Algebraist", lots of action, a nice mystery, and a great ending. >
Of the culture books, Matter was probably my least favorite. Many consider A Player of Games the best, but I prefer Consider Phlebus. If you like action, CP's the ticket. > > > I tried to pick up Anathem the other day but the bookstore I frequent was > > out already > > I hope Anathem turns out to be better than the Baroque books, which I did > not like. So far, it is slow going, but some have said things get better > after > the first 200 pages. I liked the Baroque books. They were a slow read, but solid and informative and when the action came it was excellent. The masquerade party for example; what a scene! Doug > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l > _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
