Never have I had more fun being utterly confused. The book uses an interesting format that makes it difficult to understand the plot. This makes it less accessible. Whether the payoff makes it worth this loss of accessibility I honestly don't know.
I did not have a good understanding of the overall plot even as I finished the book. If I had read it more slowly and carefully would I have held on to the plot better? Maybe.
Despite this, I found things of interest in each individual chapter. The unique setting Ian M Banks creates is one of my favorites.
Perhaps someday I will reread it more carefully, but I am happy with the experience and looking forward to more of this series.
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