The Culture Books Club podcast
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A read-along exploration of Iain M. Banks Culture novels.
Use of Weapons, 27, Remembrance, I

#27
03/03/2025
Possibly the most infamous chapter in science fiction history. Zakalwe receives a present.
Use of Weapons, 26, Remembrance, Thirteen

#26
02/04/2025
Zakalwe has a breakdown followed by an even more terrible day, but we get the standout quote of the book.
Use of Weapons, 25, Remembrance, II

#25
01/06/2025
Zakalwe takes the slow road to the stars, and almost doesn't make it.
Use of Weapons, 24, Remembrance, Twelve

#24
11/06/2024
Finally we get to see Zakalwe doing what he does best; soldiering.
Use of Weapons, 23, Remembrance, III

#23
09/20/2024
Zakalwe goes to the snow!
Use of Weapons, 22, Remembrance, Eleven

#22
08/11/2024
Zakalwe ruins a lot of nice people's holidays like the total jerk he is.
Use of Weapons, 21, Remembrance, IV

#21
07/05/2024
Zakalwe takes us on a tour of life on a Culture GSV!
Use of Weapons, 20, Remembrance, Ten

#20
05/30/2024
Zakalwe throws away his weapon, has a philosphical discussion, and fixes for a fight
Use of Weapons, 19, An Outing, V

#19
04/26/2024
This is Zakalwe's brain on drugs!
Use of Weapons, 18, An Outing, Nine

#18
04/05/2024
Zakalwe gets in a lot of fights, but his love of the old plasma rifle finally pays off!