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Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
First contact, bittersweet in tone, about aliens and technological singularity.
Stand on ZanzibarNovel
John Brunnerstandalone novel1968
Dystopia, about genetic engineering and surveillance, set in big city.
The Lathe of HeavenNovel
Ursula K. Le Guinstandalone novel1971
Eerie and tense in tone, about psychic powers, set in big city.
Blood MusicNovel
Greg Bearstandalone novel1985
Hard science fiction, about genetic engineering and nanotechnology.
Brain WaveNovel
Poul Andersonstandalone novel1954
Reflective in tone.
“Anderson had said that he could consider it one of his top five books.”
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The World Set FreeNovel
H. G. Wellsstandalone novel1914
Dystopia, dark in tone, about war.