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Subjective CosmologySeries
series3 books1992
Science fiction and hard science fiction, challenging in tone, set in near future.
“Within a detective fiction framework, the novel explores the consequences of the Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics, which Egan acknowledges was chosen more for its entertainment value than for its likelihood of being correct.”
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Singularity SkySeries
series2 books2003
Space opera, about technological singularity, set in space and far future.
“Charles Stross uses the setup for a mix of space opera, economics, and diplomatic intrigue.”
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DiasporaNovel
Greg Eganstandalone novel1997
About mind uploading and space exploration, set in far future and space.
AuroraNovel
Kim Stanley Robinsonstandalone novel2015
About space colonization, set in spaceship and generation ship.
The Diamond AgeNovel
Neal Stephensonstandalone novel1995
Cyberpunk, about coming of age and class conflict, set in big city.
Blindsight / FirefallSeries
series3 books2006
First contact, tense in tone, about aliens, set in space.
Start with Blindsight →