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My favorite sci-fi is The Time Machine by H.G wells. although it have been published for a long time, for in this book, the author put forward that the time is the forth dimension. and I also like A Wrinkle in time.
rolerbe said:Plug for almost anything by Roger Zelazny. He rides a fine line between SF and fantasy, but always makes the fantasy seem plausible. Unlike many of the hard SF writers (which I love), his prose is a thing of beauty. Try: This Immortal to start, or any of his short story collections (where he truly excels) such as "The Last Defender of Camelot" or "Unicorn Variations.
rolerbe said:Want to recommend a book I thought was called "Camelot 3K", which I though was by Charles Sheffield, but I cannot find it. Driving me a little buggy. It's about a human trip to a comet where they find a race of intelligent crab-like aliens. Interesting things ensue. If I find it, will add it.
Caring about the characters is the single most important thing to any book or movie. My wife and I just watched "Lucy" and we really wanted to like it, we really did but at the end of the film I found it extremely difficult to feel anything for the main character.Greg Bernhardt said:One I don't hear often is "This Perfect Day". It's a Orwellian style and super interesting. You also really care abut the characters.
Yeah. Pandora's Star keeps showing up in my list of 'suggested reads' when looking for new ebooks, but each time I read the blurb, I hum and haw, and move on.arabianights said:recently I've been reading Peter Hamilton's space opera novels (the Great North Road and Pandora's Star), he has some interesting thoughts , probably just me - but I found all his novels have an overly unnecessary religious tone
DaveC426913 said:4] Naturally, I could not put it down.
Aaronvan said:I wonder if MC would have approved of this edition? I understand it was just a rough draft when he died. I bet they had to bring in a ghost to finish it
rolerbe said:Plug for almost anything by Roger Zelazny. He rides a fine line between SF and fantasy, but always makes the fantasy seem plausible. Unlike many of the hard SF writers (which I love), his prose is a thing of beauty. Try: This Immortal to start, or any of his short story collections (where he truly excels) such as "The Last Defender of Camelot" or "Unicorn Variations.
As a scientist, I have a deep appreciation for the imaginative and thought-provoking world of science fiction. Some of my all-time favorite science-fiction novels include "1984" by George Orwell, "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley, "Dune" by Frank Herbert, "Foundation" by Isaac Asimov, and "Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card.
These novels stand out to me because they not only entertain with their futuristic settings and advanced technologies, but also challenge our understanding of human nature, society, and the world we live in. They offer unique perspectives and make us question the potential consequences of scientific advancements.
While I enjoy all forms of science fiction, I have a particular fondness for dystopian novels. The exploration of potential futures and the examination of the human condition in these worlds fascinates me.
Yes, "The Three-Body Problem" by Liu Cixin and "Ready Player One" by Ernest Cline are two recent science-fiction novels that have left a lasting impression on me. They both offer unique and thought-provoking concepts that have stayed with me long after finishing the books.
Reading science fiction has greatly influenced my work as a scientist. It has sparked my imagination and encouraged me to think outside the box when approaching scientific problems. It has also reminded me of the potential consequences of our actions and the importance of ethical considerations in scientific research.