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More Than HumanNovel
Theodore Sturgeonstandalone novel1953
About found family and identity.
“Science fiction critic and editor David Pringle included it in his book Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels.”
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Ring Around the SunNovel
Clifford D. Simakstandalone novel1953
About class conflict, set in parallel universe and north america.
Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
First contact, bittersweet in tone, about aliens, set in near future.
Stranger in a Strange LandNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1961
About aliens and faith and religion, set in north america and near future.
The Man Who Fell to EarthNovel
Walter Tevisstandalone novel1963
Sad in tone, about aliens and loneliness, set in north america.
The Whole ManNovel
John Brunnerstandalone novel1964
About identity.