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The Prefect (Prefect Dreyfus Emergency, #1)

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by Alastair Reynolds

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I know this is a standalone but, if starting the series from scratch, where would you recommend reading it... 1.5, 2.5, etc.?
Amelia Wein This is the first book I read in the series, and it was a mistake. The Prefect is for people who are already fans of this universe.
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Now that this has become a series of books in its own right, if you hadn't read any of them yet, would you read the Prefect Dreyfus books first (which I believe would be chronological) or the Revelation Space books first (publication order)?
Deanna I would read the Revelation Space books first. At least, begin with the first one, Revelation Space. After that, you could pick up The Prefect or Chas…moreI would read the Revelation Space books first. At least, begin with the first one, Revelation Space. After that, you could pick up The Prefect or Chasm City. Both of those (especially Chasm City I think) are richer if read after Revelation Space. (less)
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