Recommend a Book: Entertaining + Thought Provoking

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The discussion centers on recommendations for entertaining and thought-provoking books, particularly in the science fiction genre. Participants suggest titles like "Snow Crash" by Neal Stephenson, various works by Michael Crichton, and the "Culture" series by Ian M. Banks. Other notable mentions include "The Schrödinger's Cat Trilogy" by Robert Anton Wilson and "The Sprawl Trilogy" by William Gibson. The conversation also touches on the quality of Frank Herbert's "Dune" series compared to the works by his son. Overall, the thread highlights a diverse range of influential and engaging literature for readers seeking new material.
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turbo-1 said:
The basis of Blade Runner.

The book is very good. Much of what was in the book was left out of the movie. Anyone picking it up should not expect it to be very similar.




And good to see you Trib. Hope you come around more often.
 

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