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series3 books2024
Post-apocalyptic and satire, about identity.
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The Great Time Machine HoaxNovel
Keith Laumerstandalone novel1963
Humor, about virtual reality.
The Man Who JapedNovel
Philip K. Dickstandalone novel1956
Dystopia and satire, about totalitarianism, set in north america.
“Although one of Dick's lesser-known novels, it features several of the ideas and themes that recur throughout his later works.”
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The Android's DreamSeries
series2 books2006
Space opera and humor, about aliens and genetic engineering.
“John Scalzi's The Android's Dream follows ex-soldier Harry Creek as the hunt for a replacement leads him to Robin Baker, an ordinary woman carrying hidden sheep DNA that makes her the key to avoiding a war.”
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CodgerspaceNovel
Alan Dean Fosterstandalone novel1992
Humor, set in space and galactic scale.
“The toasters were revolting... ... as were the lawn mowers, vacuum cleaners, dishwashers, and just about every other household appliance imaginable.”
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Tik-TokNovel
John Sladekstandalone novel1983
Satire, dark in tone, set in north america.
“Tik-Tok was one of the finest domestic robots ever made, but his asimov circuits were defective.”
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