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Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett. Because or seemed like they still had more to contribute
On the subject of authors, Robert Pirsig. His book made a bigger impact on me than any other, and I constantly re-read it anytime I feel lost or depressed or in need of some kind advice. It's the kind of advice I wish my dad had given me. Losing him was like losing the dad I wish I'd had.
I'm reading through Discworld for the first time now. Terry's genius cannot be overstated. Each next book is an absolute revelation (well. Eric was good not maybe not a revelation...). The way the characters grow and become individuals, seemingly with their own real lives. It hurts to know Sir Terry will never be able to tell us more about this fantastical, commentary-laden, hilarious world.
GNU Sir Terry Pratchett.
Iain M. Banks too. ;-; Hydrogen Sonata was so good, and I remember seeing if there was another one in the works but turned out, no. Never will be...
I'll be honest, one of his books was my least favourite I've ever read - Player of Games. I hated it the whole way through, just kept reading because I figured it would get better, and it didn't.
The Wasp Factory was good though, albeit fucked up.