![]() ![]() If you like it, definitely also read A Deepness in the Sky (which might even be better), and if you liked the Tines a lot, read Children of the Sky.Related: The Expanse Introduces Its Next Major Villain. Instant classic, pretty fresh ideas and a very engaging story. Classic Banks themes, including compellingly fun but ever-so-slightly unnerving aliens and sweet, cold revenge.Ī Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor Vinge. One of the leading lights of the modern space opera, Banks is best known for the Culture series, but this may be one of his best scifi novels. Shapers and Mechanists, two groups of (post-?)humans bent on genetic engineering and cybernetic enhancement, respectively, struggle for control of the solar system. Another of the major influences on the current hard-SF flavour of space opera. Forty Thousand in Gehenna, Cyteen), and many have a mix. Merchanter's Luck), some are set mainly on planets (e.g. Some of the novels are set mainly in space (e.g. As with the Expanse, the atmosphere of the stations and ships has a constant background reminder that past that bulkhead is hard vacuum that will kill you in a minute, and that the economy/ecosystem of a space-based society is incredibly fragile. She's a huge influence on the modern space opera genre, especially in terms of its more grounded (ha) treatment of technology and society in space. Can be read in any order, but Downbelow Station is a good intro. Also strongly recommend Pushing Ice, which is about a crew of ice haulers who are caught off guard by the sudden discovery that a moon of Saturn is not what it seems (sound familiar?)Īlliance-Union books by CJ Cherryh. The main trilogy is great but make especially sure you read Chasm City, a more or less standalone novel in the RS universe. Similar feel in general, a fleshed-out world based around fairly realistic methods of space travel. Message the mods for flair Print SF Resources || SF Mags and Blogs | Free SF Books | Related Subreddits ![]() To conceal spoilers: >!No spaces around spoiled text!< Use common sense when reading about a book or author you don't wanted spoiled. Comments with spoilers will not be moderated, and hidden spoilers are discouraged in discussions about individual books. The cognitive slurry of generative AI adds no value and will be treated as spam. Users come here for the opinions of and discussion with other human beings. Polls are not allowed without prior permission from the moderators.Ħ: Tag digital book deals with and in post titleĮxample of an acceptable post title: Such-and-such book by so-and-so is $2.99! Text posts containing an image link must include a text explanation of the context around the image. This means no posting, linking, or recommending your own content, or any content produced by a person or company you're affiliated with. This includes, but is not limited to, hate speech and fighting about politics. All mod actions will be taken with these goals in mind. ![]() Our guidelines were designed to foster a diverse and welcoming discussion community while avoiding drama, flamewars, and promotional activity. Say "hi" at our sister subreddits- SpecArt and SF Videos-and join our reader-managed Goodreads group. The key is that it be speculative, not that it fit some arbitrary genre guidelines. History, Postmodern Lit., and more are all welcome here. Not sure what counts as speculative fiction? Then post it! Science Fiction, Fantasy, Alt. ![]() Canticle for Leibowitz Rendezvous with Rama Princess of Mars Altered Carbon Foundation Blindsight Accelerando Old Man's War Armor Cities in Flight A Brave New World Children of Dune Stranger in a Strange Land Dhalgren Enders Game Gateway A Fire Upon the Deep Neuromancer A Clockwork Orange Ringworld Diamond Age Lord of Light Hyperion Startide Rising Terminal World The Forever War Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy The Hunger Games Left Hand of Darkness Man in the High Castle The Martian Chronicles The Player of Games The Shadow of the Torturer Sirens of Titan The Stars my Destination To Your Scattered Bodies GoĪ place to discuss published Speculative Fiction ![]()
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