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Destiny DollNovel
Clifford D. Simakstandalone novel1971
Adventurous in tone, about survival.
“A group of space travelers is trapped on a planet that lured them to land.”
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CoDominiumUniverse
universe98 books1971
Military science fiction.
“The body of work runs along a few hard threads rather than one line.”
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includes Moties, Falkenberg's Legion, War World, Laurie Jo Hansen
Infinity BeachNovel
Jack McDevittstandalone novel2000
About space exploration.
Remnant PopulationNovel
Elizabeth Moonstandalone novel1996
About space colonization and survival.
“People had always told Ofelia what to do; for once she was going to do what she wanted.”
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Downward to the EarthNovel
Robert Silverbergstandalone novel1969
About redemption and colonialism.
“On his return, he feels a new sense of kinship with the natives, perhaps more than for the Terran tourists.”
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EmbassytownNovel
China Miévillestandalone novel2011
About space colonization and identity, set in space.
“In the far future, humans have colonized a distant planet, home to the enigmatic Ariekei, sentient beings famed for a language unique in the universe, one that only a few altered human ambassadors can speak.”
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