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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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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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The Man Who Folded HimselfNovel
David Gerroldstandalone novel1973
About identity and loneliness.
BellwetherNovel
Connie Willisstandalone novel1996
Set in north america.
Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
First contact, bittersweet in tone, about aliens, set in near future.
GodbodyNovel
Theodore Sturgeonstandalone novel1986
Emotional in tone, about gods and identity.