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Karl GlogauerSeries
series2 books1969
Science fiction, reflective and dark in tone, about identity.
“Michael Moorcock's two Karl Glogauer novels share a character rather than a plot.”
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Stranger in a Strange LandNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1961
First contact, about aliens, set in north america and near future.
Ancient EveningsNovel
Norman Mailerstandalone novel1983
Historical fiction and literary & general, about reincarnation.
“Set in ancient Egypt and dealing with the lives of the characters Menenhetet One and Meni, the novel received mixed reviews.”
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VALISSeries
series4 books1981
completed
Science fiction, challenging and reflective in tone, about faith and religion and identity.
“The title is an acronym for Vast Active Living Intelligence System, Dick's gnostic vision of God.”
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A Time of ChangesNovel
Robert Silverbergstandalone novel1971
Set in other star systems and far future.
The Man Who Folded HimselfNovel
David Gerroldstandalone novel1973
About loneliness, set in contemporary and our world.