Fully agree. Space operatic, strange and dark. It's the first book of the series, but it is not in any way a weaker book. What's not to love? It and Look to W

Fully agree. Space operatic, strange and dark. It's the first book of the series, but it is not in any way a weaker book. What's not to love? It and Look to Windward were the two most memorable for me. A fabulous series that also repays rereading.