As a massive Heinlein fan I’ll say Starship Troopers because I think that’s a fascinating discussion about what you owe your country or the price of citizenship. Since Heinlein is my favorite author I’ll pick another one as well.. A Scanner Darkly by Philip K Dick. I know he had drug issues and this book is an interesting look at the cycle of drugs and addiction and the ending was tragic but also very realistic. I like that the movie included his tribute at the end.
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Live Free or Die. It's kind of clunky, but just a fun read. Earth gets introduced to the greater galactic bureacracy, and has to adapt, mostly with violence. Some interesting philosphy in it (not dry at all) that relates to so much that's going on today.
Consider Phlebas and Player of Games by Iain M. Banks. Both in the same setting, but you don't have to read them in any order. Consider Phlebas is a space opera/adventure. Lots of AI, action, kind of a relatable anti-hero main character. Player of Games, I'll ruin it by giving a brief synopsis, but it's a smart dude, being manipulated to accept a diplomatic mission on the other side of the galaxy. All to find a larger challenge, allieve the boredom in his life. He's somewhat unlikeable, but you grow to respect him. The way Banks describes the tournament, this game so complex you cannot even fathom it (no human can) keeping it vague enough that you can enjoy it, but also complex enough that it makes interesting conflict. Anyhow it's a fucking great book.
I think I have Consider Phlebas. I’ll check out the other ones you mentioned