I’m not sure when it was written, but I ran across this list of the best science fiction and fantasy books this century, and I resonated with the ones I’ve read, so I thought I’d see what others thought of it. Have you read many of them?
I’m not sure when it was written, but I ran across this list of the best science fiction and fantasy books this century, and I resonated with the ones I’ve read, so I thought I’d see what others thought of it. Have you read many of them?
I really liked Three Body Problem, and I’m happy to see it on the list. The only other one I’ve tried to read was Seveneves, and… I couldn’t finish it! I just couldn’t dig the “realistic” science style (same with The Martian, which I couldn’t stand… and I’m relieved it’s not on this list). Don’t get me wrong–other Stephenson books are in my personal top 10, especially Anathem. Pattern Recognition is on my shelf and I look forward to it.
The opposite for me - Seveneves (especially the first two parts) is fantastic. Three Body Problem left me in the weeds, and didn’t do it for me at all.
I don’t understand how anyone can read Three Body Problem. I couldn’t get past the dialog in the first chapter being the worst of any book I’ve ever read. I’m still absolutely shocked it has received praise of any kind.
That third part of Seveneves was so frustrating. I still really liked it, but it made me agitated.
We’re all different, I guess. I love hard SF, and I loved Seveneves, but I understand why not everyone does
For sure! I think I like a heavy dose of escapism, is why.