Any Great Science Fiction Books?

[azlan88]

Are there any great science fiction books that I can read? Don't mention H.G. Wells, though, as he was a staunch socialist and implemented his views into his work, even writing about a world government that smashes Christianity! So please research your suggestions and tell me when you think you've found something. Thank you.

 

[inhopeofglory]

Everything of David Weber's that I've read so far has been excellent. He's one of the cleaner authors I've come across, both in content and in dialogue, too.

His Honor Harrington novels are the most well-known of his series. I would recommend reading them (the main novels - see below) in order. You can read the first two (On Basilisk Station and The Honor of the Queen) for free, online, at http://www.webscription.net/s-108-david-weber.aspx?CategoryFilterID=1&ManufacturerFilterID=0&.

If you go to the book "Changer of Worlds", the first story (Ms Midshipwoman Harrington) is kinda a prequel so you might consider reading that first. Don't read the others, though, as they are set much later in the universe/story.

Other than "Crown of Slaves", which is an Honor Harrington universe novel, I haven't read any of the co-authored novels you see there.

 

[Aero_Hudson]

The Dune universe is excellent. Hardcore science fiction and very engaging and entertaining. Frank Herbert is one of the greats IMHO. Another series you may want to check out is Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. Another award winning science fiction author that tells excellent stories.

 

[handy]

You might try C.S. Lewis' Space Trilogy. "Out of the Silent Planet", "Perelandra" and "That Hideous Strength" are considered classic science fiction. I read them years ago. I liked them well enough, but must admit that I'm not all that into scifi, fantasy being the genre I prefer. However, a friend of mine who was very much into scifi, loved the books.

 

[Spartan_029]

I fully would recommend the original HALO Trilogy of books, very well written, clean engaging story, and just good plain sci-fi. You never need to have played the games before to enjoy them, in-fact I'd go so far as to say that these are far better than said games.

Also, as stated above, the Enders Game series is very good.

C.S. Lewis' stuff is always good!

And there is always the plethora of Star Trek novels, and since there are so many and they've been around for so long, you can usually find them for a only a couple bucks (if that) at the local used book store!

 

[Tubalcain]

I like the works of Robert A. Heinlein, Philip Jose Farmer, Robert Anton Wilson and several others.

 

[jasoncran]

I fully would recommend the original HALO Trilogy of books, very well written, clean engaging story, and just good plain sci-fi. You never need to have played the games before to enjoy them, in-fact I'd go so far as to say that these are far better than said games.

Also, as stated above, the Enders Game series is very good.

C.S. Lewis' stuff is always good!

And there is always the plethora of Star Trek novels, and since there are so many and they've been around for so long, you can usually find them for a only a couple bucks (if that) at the local used book store!

i always liked those, best destiny was the best
i loved the books
vendetta
reunion

 

[azlan88]

Thanks for your help, guys. If may narrow down the criteria, I've developed a sudden interest in cyborgs and moral questions of humanity. What does it mean to be human? Where do we draw the line in science? I like stories that ask questions like that.

 

[inhopeofglory]

I believe Isaac Asimov is the acclaimed master of stories answering such questions...

 

[jasoncran]

Thanks for your help, guys. If may narrow down the criteria, I've developed a sudden interest in cyborgs and moral questions of humanity. What does it mean to be human? Where do we draw the line in science? I like stories that ask questions like that.

star trek books deal alot with that, as the borg are cyborgs, and the book i mentioned is called vendetta deals with a fellow member of guinan's race who attacks and nearly destroys the borg and it goes into how that hate kills her.

 

[Tubalcain]

I believe Isaac Asimov is the acclaimed master of stories answering such questions...

The robot stories, yes. The Foundation Trilogy, not so much.

 

[Fembot]

Should Christians be reading SciFi?

 

[inhopeofglory]

Why not? Sci-fi is just another genre of fiction, filled with both good and bad/unhelpful authors. There are some Christian sci-fi authors, too, who try to bring some of the Christian message into their stories...

 

[jasoncran]

Should Christians be reading SciFi?

why not? fembot.

 

[Fembot]

idk that was a question!

 

[Fembot]

Why not? Sci-fi is just another genre of fiction, filled with both good and bad/unhelpful authors. There are some Christian sci-fi authors, too, who try to bring some of the Christian message into their stories...

Alright. I've heard some Christians say they don't watch/read sci-fi

 

[jasoncran]

Why not? Sci-fi is just another genre of fiction, filled with both good and bad/unhelpful authors. There are some Christian sci-fi authors, too, who try to bring some of the Christian message into their stories...

Alright. I've heard some Christians say they don't watch/read sci-fi

one must be wise like all entertainment, but as a whole it is ok.
i stopped reading a sci-fi book when the author bashed christians and endorsed wierd marriagies ie male and male and women. yes you read that.

 

[Tubalcain]

Why not? Sci-fi is just another genre of fiction, filled with both good and bad/unhelpful authors. There are some Christian sci-fi authors, too, who try to bring some of the Christian message into their stories...

Alright. I've heard some Christians say they don't watch/read sci-fi

There are some who won't read anything but "Christian" books or only listen to "Christian" music or only see "Christian" movies. They've been manipulated by cynical marketers.

There are plenty others who see things differently. Being a Christian does not mean surrendering your right to think.

 

[inhopeofglory]

We need to exercise discernment whatever we read. There's a lot of fiction out there purporting to be Christian which advocates all kinds of weird theology and unbiblical speculation. One could say a "neutral" (I realise there isn't really such a thing) sci-fi (or any genre) novel that doesn't speak on spiritual issues is far less dangerous than a "Christian" book which presents false ideas about God and the Scriptures.

 

[Tubalcain]

We need to exercise discernment whatever we read. There's a lot of fiction out there purporting to be Christian which advocates all kinds of weird theology and unbiblical speculation. One could say a "neutral" (I realise there isn't really such a thing) sci-fi (or any genre) novel that doesn't speak on spiritual issues is far less dangerous than a "Christian" book which presents false ideas about God and the Scriptures.

OTOH, Christians should read things like Anton LaVey's The Satanic Bible and the works of Dawkins, Hitchens, Sam Harris, etc., to see what they are thinking. I realize those things are not SF, but, even so.