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Just finished Consider Phlebas by Iain M Banks. Was looking for an epic space opera and it didn’t disappoint. I’d describe the story as “very good” but the world building as “outstanding”.

This is book 1 of the Culture series. Apparently book 2 is one of the best. Just about to start and can’t wait.

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Looking at all the books in that series, it looks like they get better and better with each book. Thanks for sharing!

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Apparently each book is a different story in the same universe (same races, tech, war, political systems etc). So can be read in any order. I was told to start with book 2 as it’s a better introduction. But I enjoyed book 1 anyway. Was exactly what I was in the mood for.

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Still the only one I’ve read, I read it last year - I was told the second was the best but I really enjoyed it.

I agree that the world building was incredible, I enjoyed the story but it was the vivid descriptions of the planets and various types of species that really kept me involved to the end.

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