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Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
Bittersweet in tone, about technological singularity and identity, set in near future.
Stranger in a Strange LandNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1961
About faith and religion and psychic powers, set in north america and near future.
ContactNovel
Carl Saganstandalone novel1985
Hard science fiction, about space exploration and faith and religion, set in contemporary.
“The Message, awaited for so long, its very possibility doubted by so many, arrives.”
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Calculating GodNovel
Robert J. Sawyerstandalone novel2000
About faith and religion, set in contemporary.
“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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The Man Who Fell to EarthNovel
Walter Tevisstandalone novel1963
Sad in tone, about loneliness, set in mid 20th century and north america.
The FrescoNovel
Sheri S. Tepperstandalone novel2000
Challenging in tone, about political intrigue, set in contemporary.
“The Fresco was on the shortlist for 2001 James Tiptree, Jr. Award”
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