that-whiny-boi

I use ctrl+c. Since I'm already used to ctrl+c while using a terminal, it became easy even in vim. By default vim goes to normal mode when you press ctrl+c

Try his short stories collection. They are some of the best I've ever read. Also if you're looking for a longer novel, try Caves of Steel series. Out of all his novels I read, this stood out the most for me.