I was like you at the same age, and I wondered what the fuss was about. Then I read his first Culture novel... I never looked back! They are my favorite sci-fi

I was like you at the same age, and I wondered what the fuss was about. Then I read his first Culture novel... I never looked back! They are my favorite sci-fi series ever and I have read a TON of sci-fi and fantasy in my life now (mostly sci-fi when younger).