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GodbodyNovel
Theodore Sturgeonstandalone novel1986
Emotional in tone, about gods and identity.
More Than HumanNovel
Theodore Sturgeonstandalone novel1953
About psychic powers and found family.
“Science fiction critic and editor David Pringle included it in his book Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels.”
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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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ReplayNovel
Ken Grimwoodstandalone novel1987
Time travel, about second chance and time loop, set in late 20th century.
ContactNovel
Carl Saganstandalone novel1985
First contact, about aliens and space exploration.
“The Message, awaited for so long, its very possibility doubted by so many, arrives.”
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BellwetherNovel
Connie Willisstandalone novel1996
Set in north america.