So, the reviewer thinks the book was "troublesome"—did any of the editors at AVClub think that might make for a less than objective critique? Besides, sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.
Jesus.
Also, I'm still waiting for the site to provide me with some kind of official acknowledgement that Iain Banks passed away.
You…

So, the reviewer thinks the book was "troublesome"—did any of the editors at AVClub think that might make for a less than objective critique? Besides, sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.
Jesus.
Also, I'm still waiting for the site to provide me with some kind of official acknowledgement that Iain Banks passed away.
You…

So, the reviewer thinks the book was "troublesome"—did any of the editors at AVClub think that might make for a less than objective critique? Besides, sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.
Jesus.
Also, I'm still waiting for the site to provide me with some kind of official acknowledgement that Iain Banks passed away.
You…

So, the reviewer thinks the book was "troublesome"—did any of the editors at AVClub think that might make for a less than objective critique? Besides, sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.
Jesus.
Also, I'm still waiting for the site to provide me with some kind of official acknowledgement that Iain Banks passed away.
You…

So, the reviewer thinks the book was "troublesome"—did any of the editors at AVClub think that might make for a less than objective critique? Besides, sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.
Jesus.
Also, I'm still waiting for the site to provide me with some kind of official acknowledgement that Iain Banks passed away.
You…

So, the reviewer thinks the book was "troublesome"—did any of the editors at AVClub think that might make for a less than objective critique? Besides, sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.
Jesus.
Also, I'm still waiting for the site to provide me with some kind of official acknowledgement that Iain Banks passed away.
You…

So, the reviewer thinks the book was "troublesome"—did any of the editors at AVClub think that might make for a less than objective critique? Besides, sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.
Jesus.
Also, I'm still waiting for the site to provide me with some kind of official acknowledgement that Iain Banks passed away.
You…

And STILL no obit for Iain Banks.

Frightened Rabbit cancelled their Louisville show this spring.

And yet, still no obit for my guy Banks. What the hell, AV Club?

Count me as another person completely outraged by the lack of a Banks obit. I sent them a [mostly] polite note asking why, never got a reponse.

Oh, but the way she slithered across those cars….ME-OW.

Agreed. Was just telling someone yesterday that this was the best song about a one-night stand I'd ever heard.

Clearly, you're doing it all wrong.

Clearly, you're doing it all wrong.

I'm just saying, as a father of a 3 year-old girl, that's a mighty goddamned effective commercial.

I'm just saying, as a father of a 3 year-old girl, that's a mighty goddamned effective commercial.

Really? I saw the old film version first, then read all 6 of the "real" Dune books, and thought they were both better for it. Both are still in my favorites lists for the genre.

His Dark Materials!

Read the book a few weeks ago. To me, pacing, plot, characters, all were written movie style….