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Awesome! I loved Heinlein growing up. Was saddened by his passing. His place was taken by “Larry Niven”. These two along with others mentioned in this list were my mainstay when I was growing up.
I _think_ only the titles are ‘judged’ here, not content. Otherwise I’d agree with you. As it is, I’m totally on board with these choices. Wouldn’t mind Neuromancer in the list but don’t know which to replace…
I agree with Karen. Asimov’s Foundation trilogy is at the top of my favorite 10 list. Also Frank Herbert’s Dune. Although 3 Heinlein books made the list, my favorite of his is Glory Road. A 1961Clifford Simak story, “Time is the Simplest Thing” is my #4. Roman Godzick’s new book, “No Higher Ground” is my #5. Then the Safehold series and the Honor Harrington series by David Weber. Finally, Tolkein’s Lord of the Rings and James Hogan’s Thrice in Time.
Solid choices although I’d replace 9b with Neuromancer. IMO a much more scifi name. RAH is my favorite author so your choices made it easy for me to agree. Bradbury and Asimov being right behind, with Ellison, NIven, Pournelle, Card up there too. Looks like a list compiled by a fan of the originals. I’m ok with that! 🙂
Ursula K. LeGuin should have made the field. “The Dispossessed” is among the best sci-fi works ever published, with “The Left Hand of Darkness? a close second.
The Beast that shouted love at the heart of the World
Dangerous Visions
-Harlan Ellison has the best titles…
Except— The Castle of the Otter by Gene Wolfe… Best title ever since its origin was a misunderstood rendering of his earlier title The Citadel of the Autarch. He caught the errant pass and ran it back for a touchdown.
Robert Sheckley’s “Is THAT What People Do?” is a very catchy title. Here, looking for interesting titles is our object, right?That’s regardless of the quality of the story itself. Now, the story under the above title is not the best ever written, but it’s entertaining while you’re reading it. The ending is funny in a trivial way.
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What’s the best romantic relationship in a sci-fi story?
Awesome! I loved Heinlein growing up. Was saddened by his passing. His place was taken by “Larry Niven”. These two along with others mentioned in this list were my mainstay when I was growing up.
I would have put Foundation Trilogy by Asimov in for sure.
I _think_ only the titles are ‘judged’ here, not content. Otherwise I’d agree with you. As it is, I’m totally on board with these choices. Wouldn’t mind Neuromancer in the list but don’t know which to replace…
I agree with Karen. Asimov’s Foundation trilogy is at the top of my favorite 10 list. Also Frank Herbert’s Dune. Although 3 Heinlein books made the list, my favorite of his is Glory Road. A 1961Clifford Simak story, “Time is the Simplest Thing” is my #4. Roman Godzick’s new book, “No Higher Ground” is my #5. Then the Safehold series and the Honor Harrington series by David Weber. Finally, Tolkein’s Lord of the Rings and James Hogan’s Thrice in Time.
Solid choices although I’d replace 9b with Neuromancer. IMO a much more scifi name. RAH is my favorite author so your choices made it easy for me to agree. Bradbury and Asimov being right behind, with Ellison, NIven, Pournelle, Card up there too. Looks like a list compiled by a fan of the originals. I’m ok with that! 🙂
Ursula K. LeGuin should have made the field. “The Dispossessed” is among the best sci-fi works ever published, with “The Left Hand of Darkness? a close second.
I have no mouth and I must Scream
The Beast that shouted love at the heart of the World
Dangerous Visions
-Harlan Ellison has the best titles…
Except— The Castle of the Otter by Gene Wolfe… Best title ever since its origin was a misunderstood rendering of his earlier title The Citadel of the Autarch. He caught the errant pass and ran it back for a touchdown.
Doc Smith “lensman” series, Roger Zelasny, Mercedes Lackey, Andre Norton. Many young peoples books just right for an inquiring mind.
The topic seems to focus on remarkable titles; the discussion seems to focus on favorite authors or books. Both are interesting!
Does War of the Worlds movies is the same as The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells ? An alien invasion with spaceship?.
Scanners Die In Vain
The Left Hand of Darkness
and of course…KILLDOZER!
Robert Sheckley’s
“Is THAT What People Do?” is a very catchy title.
Here, looking for interesting titles is our object, right?That’s regardless of the quality of the story itself. Now, the story under the above title is not the best ever written, but it’s entertaining while you’re reading it. The ending is funny in a trivial way.
Was looking for some takes regarding this topic and I found your article quite informative. It has given me a fresh perspective on the topic tackled. Thanks!
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