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The Years of Rice and SaltNovel
Kim Stanley Robinsonstandalone novel2002
Historical fiction, about reincarnation and colonialism.
“What if the Black Death had killed nearly everyone in Europe instead of a third of it?”
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Calculating GodNovel
Robert J. Sawyerstandalone novel2000
First contact, about aliens and faith and religion.
“The bulk of the novel covers the many discussions and arguments on this topic, as well as the nature of belief, religion, and science.”
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The FrescoNovel
Sheri S. Tepperstandalone novel2000
First contact, about aliens and political intrigue.
“The Fresco was on the shortlist for 2001 James Tiptree, Jr. Award”
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Making HistoryNovel
Stephen Frystandalone novel1996
About political intrigue, set in europe.
“While most of the book is written in standard prose, a couple of chapters are written in the format of a screenplay.”
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Richard ForthrastSeries
series2 books2011
About virtual reality, set in north america and virtual world.
“The sequel Fall; or, Dodge in Hell shifts registers entirely, following Richard's digitally preserved mind after death into an afterlife simulation built from his scanned brain.”
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The Dreaming JewelsNovel
Theodore Sturgeonstandalone novel1950
Emotional in tone, about genetic engineering and identity.