The Greatest Science Fiction Books

A Listmania! list by Aralla (England)
 
The Mote in God's Eye
1.  The Mote in God's Eye by Larry Niven
The list author says:
  "When no less than Robert Heinlein calls it one of the best science fiction novels ever written, you'd better pay attention. Nuff said."
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Dune
2.  Dune by Frank Herbert
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  "I've never read a science-fiction book so layered, so full of complexity. A must read."
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The Reality Dysfunction (Night's Dawn Trilogy)
3.  The Reality Dysfunction (Night's Dawn Trilogy) by Peter F. Hamilton
The list author says:
  "Hamilton has created a breathtaking novel set against an incredibly rich and detailed background. 200 characters can't do it justice!"
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The Neutronium Alchemist (Night's Dawn Trilogy)
4.  The Neutronium Alchemist (Night's Dawn Trilogy) by Peter F. Hamilton
The list author says:
  "The second in the Night's Dawn trilogy is slightly weaker than the first, but still a massive accomplishment."
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The Naked God (Night's Dawn Trilogy)
5.  The Naked God (Night's Dawn Trilogy) by Peter F. Hamilton
The list author says:
  "The Night's Dawn trilogy comes to a spectacular conclusion!"
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Pandora's Star (Commonwealth Saga)
6.  Pandora's Star (Commonwealth Saga) by Peter F. Hamilton
The list author says:
  "Once again Hamilton creates a universe massive in scope, rich in detail, and completely believable - and then threatens it with a true nightmare."
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Judas Unchained: Part Two of the Commonwealth Saga
7.  Judas Unchained: Part Two of the Commonwealth Saga by Peter F. Hamilton
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  "The war rages! This one dips in quality a little for the first half but makes up for it with an exciting finale."
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Ringworld
8.  Ringworld by Larry Niven
The list author says:
  "A true classic; Niven practically created the "wow, it's HUGE!" genre of science fiction with this book"
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Footfall
9.  Footfall by Larry Niven
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  "If you ever want to see what a REAL alien invasion might be like, read this. Hard science fiction all the way!"
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The Legacy of Heorot
10.  The Legacy of Heorot by Larry Niven
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  "A human colony on a distant planet is faced with a fearsome predator. It's defeated and all is well... or is it? Great book, but avoid the sequel!"
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Rendezvous With Rama (S.F. Masterworks S.)
11.  Rendezvous With Rama (S.F. Masterworks S.) by Arthur C. Clarke
The list author says:
  "Clarke makes his own entry in the "wow, it's HUGE!" genre."
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Against A Dark Background
12.  Against A Dark Background by Iain M. Banks
The list author says:
  "Banks creates a thrilling and tragic story set against a very dark background indeed"
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Use of Weapons
13.  Use of Weapons by Iain Banks
The list author says:
  "Another Banks classic; although written in a very complex structure, this is engaging and has one of the all time great twists."
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Consider Phlebas
14.  Consider Phlebas by Iain Banks
The list author says:
  "A pair of secret agents battle to recover a supercomputer against the background of a massive galactic war."
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Foundation (The Foundation Series)
15.  Foundation (The Foundation Series) by Isaac Asimov
The list author says:
  "Asmiov has a somewhat dated style, but this series is still a classic"
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Foundation and Empire (Book Two of The Foundation Series)
16.  Foundation and Empire (Book Two of The Foundation Series) by Isaac Asimov
The list author says:
  "The Foundation series continues"
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Second Foundation (Book Three of The Foundation Series)
17.  Second Foundation (Book Three of The Foundation Series) by Isaac Asimov
The list author says:
  "To me, this is the end of the Foundation series. Yes, more came in time, but none of it lives up to the original trilogy."
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