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Stranger in a Strange LandNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1961
First contact, about faith and religion, set in north america and near future.
Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
First contact, bittersweet in tone, set in our world and near future.
AnathemNovel
Neal Stephensonstandalone novel2008
Hard science fiction, about faith and religion, set in secondary world.
Calculating GodNovel
Robert J. Sawyerstandalone novel2000
First contact, about faith and religion, set in our world and contemporary.
“The bulk of the novel covers the many discussions and arguments on this topic, as well as the nature of belief, religion, and science.”
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A Mirror for ObserversNovel
Edgar Pangbornstandalone novel1954
About political intrigue, set in our world and mars.
“The plot concerns a philosophical conflict between settlers from Mars who attempt to influence human development.”
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The Man Who Fell to EarthNovel
Walter Tevisstandalone novel1963
About loneliness, set in our world and mid 20th century.