For what it's worth, I think you're being a bit hard on yourself - the exuberance and density of ideas of Accelerando make it a good read. Also, while I'm at i

For what it's worth, I think you're being a bit hard on yourself - the exuberance and density of ideas of Accelerando make it a good read. Also, while I'm at it - I don't know how many times I've read A Colder War but the ending still gives me the creeps.