SF masterpieces!

A Listmania! list by James Marsahll "night-emo" (leicester, uk)
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Brass Man (Ian Cormac)
1.  Brass Man (Ian Cormac) by Neal Asher
The list author says:
  "An all round brilliant SF. It has a great plot, great characters, and the book, more importantly, is a good read. It is about an ancient evil which aims to destroy everything. Highly recommended!"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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The War of the Worlds
2.  The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells
The list author says:
  "One of the best known SF books there is, and for good reason. This is one of the best SF books!"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews)

The Rediscovery of Man (S.F. MASTERWORKS)
3.  The Rediscovery of Man (S.F. MASTERWORKS) by Cordwainer Smith
The list author says:
  "The most imaginative SF book! This book is unrivalled for its unpredictability, and its originality!"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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Nova (S.F. Masterworks)
4.  Nova (S.F. Masterworks) by Samuel R. Delany
The list author says:
  "A simple plot written masterfully. It is epic and exiting throughout, and is probably this authors best!"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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The Complete Roderick (S.F. Masterworks)
5.  The Complete Roderick (S.F. Masterworks) by John Sladek
The list author says:
  "A classic comedy SF, but much, much more. It is moving, and you grow tolove the characters in this masterpiece."
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3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Pandora's Star (Commonwealth Saga)
6.  Pandora's Star (Commonwealth Saga) by Peter F. Hamilton
The list author says:
  "This is one of the best SF books for depth of plot and characters, and complexity!"
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (122 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Tau Zero (S.F. MASTERWORKS)
7.  Tau Zero (S.F. MASTERWORKS) by Poul Anderson
The list author says:
  "This is one of the best SF books of all time. It is brilliantly written, and is arguably the best book on this list (the list isn't in an order) and is a definite classic!"
£5.59   Used & New from: £1.21
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

The Gods Themselves
8.  The Gods Themselves by Isaac Asimov
The list author says:
  "Isaac Asimov's best SF book, which is about a scientists creation which could cause the sun to explode! It is epic and gripping SF at its best."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)

The Voyage of the Sable Keech (Spatterjay)
9.  The Voyage of the Sable Keech (Spatterjay) by Neal Asher
The list author says:
  "Another great Neal Asher SF, which like a lot of his books, has enough imagination and skillfull writing to satisfy anyone."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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Iron Sunrise
10.  Iron Sunrise by Charles Stross
The list author says:
  "A brilliant, witty SF which has a brilliant, in-depth plot. The characters are also great, and in-depth."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

The Skinner (Spatterjay)
11.  The Skinner (Spatterjay) by Neal Asher
The list author says:
  "Although there are already two Neal Asher books on this list i have to include another. Neal Asher delivers a good read in most of his books, and this is also one of his best, especially for plot!"
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)

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The Lathe Of Heaven (S.F. MASTERWORKS)
12.  The Lathe Of Heaven (S.F. MASTERWORKS) by Ursula Le Guin
The list author says:
  "A man desperately drugs himself to avoid sleep because his dreams become reality. A doctor takes advantage of this to make his dreams become reality. This is a great overall SF book, and a must read!"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

Darwin's Radio
13.  Darwin's Radio by Greg Bear
The list author says:
  "Probably Greg Bear's best book, which keeps you in suspense throughout. It is an SF masterpiece. It has a great plot and great characters!"
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3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)

The Da-Da-De-Da-Da Code (Gollancz S.F.)
14.  The Da-Da-De-Da-Da Code (Gollancz S.F.) by Robert Rankin
The list author says:
  "This is by far the funniest SF book there is! I recommend having a look at all of his books as there all hilarious!"
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3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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Star Maker (S.F. MASTERWORKS)
15.  Star Maker (S.F. MASTERWORKS) by Olaf Stapledon
The list author says:
  "A classic, powerful SF book by an influential SF author. This is probably the authors best, and is a must read!"
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

Hominids
16.  Hominids by Sawyer
The list author says:
  "A funny tale, about a Neanderthal physicist from an alternate reality, which ends in our universe!"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

The Reality Dysfunction (Night's Dawn Trilogy)
17.  The Reality Dysfunction (Night's Dawn Trilogy) by Peter F. Hamilton
The list author says:
  "A brilliant SF where the human race begins to exploit its full potential!"
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (146 customer reviews)

Spin
18.  Spin by Robert Charles Wilson
The list author says:
  "One of the best SF, which is about a membrane that is folded around the earth that slows the time rate. This means the sun is nearing the end of its life span, which will mean the end of the world!"
£7.99   Used & New from: £1.02
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

A Fire Upon The Deep (Gollancz S.F.)
19.  A Fire Upon The Deep (Gollancz S.F.) by Vernor Vinge
The list author says:
  "One of the best books, by one of the best SF authors. This book is very imaginative, with a large variety of unique things, with great characters and a great plot!"
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A Deepness in the Sky
20.  A Deepness in the Sky by Vernor Vinge
The list author says:
  "Another Vernor Vinge book, which is also brilliant. It is arguably his second best to A Fire Upon The Deep, but it is still brilliant. Vernor Vinge is arguably the best overall SF writer!"
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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Blindsight
21.  Blindsight by Peter Watts
The list author says:
  "A brilliant, not so well known SF book, which will hold you in suspense throughout. It is crammed with mystery, and is one of the best reads on this list. Highly recommended!"
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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The Forever War (S.F. MASTERWORKS)
22.  The Forever War (S.F. MASTERWORKS) by Joe Haldeman
The list author says:
  "Some say its a classic, some say its not. But almost everyone agrees it is a great SF book, and this is one of the best SF books, and war books, that there is!"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (95 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Rendezvous With Rama (S.F. Masterworks S.)
23.  Rendezvous With Rama (S.F. Masterworks S.) by Arthur C. Clarke
The list author says:
  "Be prepared to explore the unknown in this brilliant, captivating SF book!"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.50
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)

Flowers For Algernon (S.F. MASTERWORKS)
24.  Flowers For Algernon (S.F. MASTERWORKS) by Daniel Keyes
The list author says:
  "This is one of the best, if not the best, human experimentation SF ever written!"
£5.19   Used & New from: £0.36
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (143 customer reviews)

Timescape (S.F. Masterworks)
25.  Timescape (S.F. Masterworks) by Greg Benford
The list author says:
  "A scientist is being sent messages from scientists of the future, to try and change the tragic course of history!"
£6.79   Used & New from: £0.01
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)

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