Mark answers “Can you read this book if you have not...”

Katerina asked this question about Matter (Culture, #8):

Can you read this book if you have not read any of the other books in this series? I'm not a sci-fi reader, but this book was especially recommended to me because of the female character and I'm a bit averse to reading 7 other books just to get to this one, might catch up on the other ones though, if I enjoy this one. Thank you :-)

Mark I would say any of the culture series can be read in isolation. There is obviously a theme that runs through the series, but that isn't character or p…moreI would say any of the culture series can be read in isolation. There is obviously a theme that runs through the series, but that isn't character or plot derived.

I would say having read them all that Matter is a 3.5 star read for me. There are a few 5 stars in the series...(less)

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