Science fiction ? - Page 2

Omnimorph · #1 06-09-2010, 07:59 AM

phase 1 : Play mass effect
phase 2 : Read mass effect books by drew karypshan
phase 3 : profit!

I'm not a massive sci-fi novel fan, but mass effect was such a great game i ended up getting the books for it [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Aarone · #2 06-09-2010, 12:21 PM

Have you read Roger Zelazny? He's a prolific author, with fingers of influence all over the greater fantasy/Sci-Fi network. Of particular recomendation are his Amber novels, along with several dozen notable individual titles, including: "Eye of Cat", "Isle of the Dead", "Lord of Light", "Doorways in the Sand", "Damnation Alley", "And Call Me Conrad" (all REALLY fabulous reads), and several collections of short-stories. Zelazny's unique style is really in writing the "fantasic" story, as opposed to the strictly sci-fi or fantasy story. He's extremely adept at blending aspects of both genres into something truly original. He also writes the most truly evocative and compelling descriptions of meals eaten by his characters, hands down! I mean, it's enough to make you start grilling steaks and drinking scotch after reading a passage about a dinner had by one of his protagonists (and hell, I'm a vegetarian)!

An author highly influenced by Zelazny (if you've read RZ, and want a similar flavor), and a creative nut in his own right, is Steven Brust. His Draegara novels (the Vlad Taltos series, the Khaavren Romances) are extremely enjoyable, but run a little closer to the fantasy side of the "fantastic" genre.

In the "space opera" category, consider Stephen R. Donaldson's "Gap Series". The fact that there are about 10 books in the cycle should be enough alone to keep you going. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] And, in the "great works to read before you die" category, consider Donaldson's Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever cycle (The Chronicles of, the Second Chronicles of, the Last Chronicles of). The last books have several things to recommend them, not the least being that they are currently on-going, they are beyond epic, and they approach a level of writing skill and craftsmanship (in the Last Chronicles, in particular) which is mind-boggling to read (I'm talking LITERATURE here, dude! [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]).

All three of these guys are fairly well-known authors - I imagine I'm not telling you anything that you don't already know! [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] I'd highly recommend any of them to anyone in need of a good read, and I'll bet that there are many others here who have read them, as well. I hope that this has been somewhat helpful, and that you get a few good titles out of it (I know that I have, in re: the other responses)!

Have a good read! [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

ryuut1 · #3 06-09-2010, 12:42 PM

it may be a little off your beaten path, but the sociopath drug addicts living amongst south florida made Tim Dorsey books exceptional reading.

The Stingray Shuffle was a real gem.

eqholmes · #4 06-09-2010, 01:46 PM

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The Everquest Roleplaying game books had tons of lore in them. It even included hints to solve quests that have never been solved till that point.

I have them at home, what do you need me to look for?

Just realized that I really know none of the lore behind the game. Since the start of the GM event and everyhone searching for the journal and figauring out symbols, it all seems pretty interesting TBH. Ill probally have to go check out the lore books.
Thank you for the offer though, you always seem to be a helpful person.

-Holmes

Excision Rottun · #5 06-09-2010, 03:18 PM

Altered Carbon

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Taxi · #6 06-09-2010, 04:24 PM

I came across Altered Carbon a while ago, forgot all about it. Thanks! Keep the juices flowing, and while we are at it, why not make some movie suggestions? Quality movies are few and far between so i do appreciate some good digs.

The most obvious recent ones:

-Moon -The road - District 9 Which im sure youve all seen XD

The road was not super good to my taste, but cinematography was beautiful (in a post-apocalyptic way) and like i said, not alot to chew on so you take what you can. Moon was my favorite one that came out recently.

Aarone · #7 06-09-2010, 04:59 PM

Stainless Steel Rat for the win! [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

ShadowWulf · #8 06-09-2010, 07:37 PM

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**Aeolwind** · #9 06-09-2010, 07:42 PM

Short story: I cannot for the life of me remember the name of it, but I think it was Heinlein, Splend is a many lovered thing was the final line.

Kerrik · #10 06-09-2010, 09:52 PM

I started buying books exclusively on my Kindle (7000 paperbacks was taking up way too much room). I found up a self-published book recently on the Kindle Store that I've been very impressed with called "In Her Name" by Michael Hicks. I'm almost done the original trilogy and ordered the two prequel books last night.