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Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
First contact, bittersweet in tone, about aliens and technological singularity.
Stranger in a Strange LandNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1961
First contact, about aliens and faith and religion, set in north america.
Blade Runner UniverseSeries
series6 books1968
Cyberpunk, dark in tone, about robots, set in big city.
“Together the two trace the story's path from prose original to screen and comic-page adaptation.”
from the catalogue
Start with Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? →
I Will Fear No EvilNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1970
Dystopia, reflective in tone, about body swap and immortality.
The MartianSeries
series2 books2012
Hard science fiction, about survival, set in mars.
“Using scientific improvisation and dark humor, Watney works to keep himself alive long enough for a rescue to reach him.”
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Start with The Martian →
Silver Metal LoverSeries
series2 books1981
completed
Romance, emotional in tone, about robots and forbidden love.
“Jane feels adrift in the upper class of her dystopian society until she meets a robot built for pleasure she suspects is more than the sum of his parts.”
from the catalogue
Start with The Silver Metal Lover →