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AnathemNovel
Neal Stephensonstandalone novel2008
Hard science fiction, reflective in tone, about aliens and faith and religion.
TransitNovel
Edmund Cooperstandalone novel1964
Adventurous and tense in tone, about transported to another world, set in otherworld.
“As a human being - an Earthman - Richard Avery was not particularly successful.”
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RestoreeNovel
Anne McCaffreystandalone novel1967
Science fantasy, adventurous in tone, about transported to another world, set in other star systems.
“Torn from Earth by a bizarre and nameless black force, Sara has no idea where she is or why she inhabits a beautiful new body.”
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Six Gates from LimboNovel
J. T. McIntoshstandalone novel1968
About amnesia, set in otherworld.
“Awakening in a grassy clearing, a man with no tools or weapons, no name, no memory, begins to explore his world.”
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The ChrysalidsNovel
John Wyndhamstandalone novel1955
Reflective in tone, about genetic engineering and coming of age, set in far future.
“An early manuscript version was entitled Time for a Change.”
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The Ministry for the FutureNovel
Kim Stanley Robinsonstandalone novel2020
Dystopia, about ecological collapse and political intrigue, set in our world.
“While the ministry pursues various ambitious projects, the effects of climate change are determined to be the most consequential.”
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