Iain Banks

Jun 18, 2013 09:46

I haven't posted anywhere on the subject of Banks' demise, because although I'm gutted, I haven't thought of anything constructive to say ( Read more... )

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liz_lowlife June 18 2013, 10:17:34 UTC
Never been a Gaiman fan, but remember reading my first Banks book (The Wasp Factory natch) and thinking, "this young fella has potential as a writer" at the cheeky age of I dunno, fifteen?
I have followed his books ever since- but have to say I prefer his Sci fi as a Sci fi is more my thing.

Every time one of the folks who grew up with me dies, I mourn for ages. First it was the Old Guard such as JG Ballard et al- but the youngsters are now falling like flies too. It is beyond heart breaking.

ON a lighter note, maybe some new, young minds will rise up to take over where our mentors left off. X

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girfan June 18 2013, 17:17:49 UTC
Banks' death hit me hard since he was a bit younger than me.

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