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Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
First contact, bittersweet in tone, about aliens, set in near future.
ViolinNovel
Anne Ricestandalone novel1997
Horror and ghost stories, about grief and loss, set in europe.
“Despite the novel's paranormal contents, many reviewers noted that it closely mirrors Rice's lived experiences.”
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The Speed of DarkNovel
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About genetic engineering and identity, set in near future.
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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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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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Station ElevenNovel
Emily St. John Mandelstandalone novel2014
Post-apocalyptic, about art and artists, set in north america and near future.
“One snowy night a famous Hollywood actor slumps over and dies onstage during a production of King Lear.”
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