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Big PlanetSeries
series2 books1952
completed
Science fiction, adventurous in tone, about survival, set in other star systems and far future.
“Jack Vance's 1957 novel — an early landmark of the fully realized planetary-romance setting — got a single sequel decades later, Showboat World, revisiting the same world without continuing Glystra's story.”
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MindswapNovel
Robert Sheckleystandalone novel1966
About body swap and aliens, set in space.
The Stainless Steel RatSeries
series21 books1957
completed
Space opera, about con artists, set in space.
“An adolescent boy on a dull planet resolves to live by his wits outside the law, and enacts a plan which leads to risk and reward.”
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Tunnel in the SkyNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1955
Tense in tone, about space exploration and coming of age.
“As the final test of a survivalist/explorer class, teenagers are dumped on an alien planet to use their skills while awaiting pickup.”
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StrataNovel
Terry Pratchettstandalone novel1981
About space exploration, set in space.
WaspNovel
Eric Frank Russellstandalone novel1957
About rebellion and revolution.