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Stranger in a Strange LandNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1961
First contact, about aliens and faith and religion, set in north america.
Blade Runner UniverseSeries
series6 books1968
Cyberpunk, dark in tone, about robots, set in big city.
“Together the two trace the story's path from prose original to screen and comic-page adaptation.”
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Start with Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? →
Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
First contact, bittersweet in tone, about aliens and technological singularity.
I Will Fear No EvilNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1970
About body swap and immortality.
Player PianoNovel
Kurt Vonnegut & Jr.standalone novel1952
Satire, dark in tone, about rebellion and revolution, set in north america.
Julian WestSeries
series7 books1888
Set in north america.
“Together the two novels were highly influential on turn-of-the-century utopian and socialist thought.”
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Start with Looking Backward, 2000-1887 →