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Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
First contact, bittersweet in tone, about aliens, set in near future.
More Than HumanNovel
Theodore Sturgeonstandalone novel1953
About psychic powers and found family.
“Science fiction critic and editor David Pringle included it in his book Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels.”
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Stranger in a Strange LandNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1961
About aliens and faith and religion, set in north america and near future.
GodbodyNovel
Theodore Sturgeonstandalone novel1986
Emotional in tone, about gods and faith and religion.
CamouflageNovel
Joe Haldemanstandalone novel2004
About aliens.
The Boat of a Million YearsNovel
Poul Andersonstandalone novel1989
About immortality and loneliness.