I need to weigh in here. I've read all (or almost all) of Iain M. Banks' (and Iain Banks) books. While he was somewhat uneven, they range from OK (Song of Stone) to excellent (The Crow Road). His SF ranged from very good to excellent. I, and many others, think that "Use of Weapons" is a great book. The only thing bad about his novels is that there won't be any more. Not everything is suitable to all everyone but sometimes you just have to try harder.
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