tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-825351661748594023.post4497148881152565456..comments2024-03-06T11:11:48.095-08:00Comments on Too Much Horror Fiction: RIP Iain M. BanksWill Erricksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16285306262078600804noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-825351661748594023.post-17354722344519615582013-06-18T03:55:56.728-07:002013-06-18T03:55:56.728-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.newjobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01411864513868984087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-825351661748594023.post-91109000809703887302013-06-15T11:10:18.775-07:002013-06-15T11:10:18.775-07:00I finished The Wasp Factory a few months back and ...I finished The Wasp Factory a few months back and loved his typically 90s style. Too bad that a writer of his caliber passed away so prematurely (late fifties I believe). Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-825351661748594023.post-66184031846570285982013-06-12T06:38:45.440-07:002013-06-12T06:38:45.440-07:00So great to see Banks fans! I believe I will read ...So great to see Banks fans! I believe I will read EXCESSION next...Will Erricksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16285306262078600804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-825351661748594023.post-48266201626123960312013-06-12T03:01:57.695-07:002013-06-12T03:01:57.695-07:00I second the above comment, and add that one of th...I second the above comment, and add that one of the best novels I've ever read was The Wasp Factory.<br />Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07826000551446224621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-825351661748594023.post-92229692698854590872013-06-11T19:29:50.023-07:002013-06-11T19:29:50.023-07:00He was my favourite writer. I'm gutted about h...He was my favourite writer. I'm gutted about his death. I saw an excerpt of his final interview with BBC a few weeks ago. He displayed an amazing amount of poise, humour and dignity, facing his imminent death. Although they aren't horror, I strongly urge you to read his entire body of science fiction writing, the Culture novels in particular. They are incredible.chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09750837521557370575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-825351661748594023.post-64386794174590551722013-06-11T15:53:20.411-07:002013-06-11T15:53:20.411-07:00Very sad to see several horror writers dying this ...Very sad to see several horror writers dying this year. Sad news indeed!Josh Caporalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12388877987189461463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-825351661748594023.post-76841333424013150362013-06-11T14:21:32.150-07:002013-06-11T14:21:32.150-07:00Oh goodness. It's so horrible when you find ou...Oh goodness. It's so horrible when you find out your heroes are indeed mortal. I pass on my sadness and joy in knowing Mr. Banks has brought entertainment to millions.<br />Thank you for sharing the news and your admiration to your fans.<br />Amy Kiddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794784418817367222noreply@blogger.com