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Stranger in a Strange LandNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1961
First contact, about faith and religion, set in north america and near future.
Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
First contact, bittersweet in tone, about technological singularity, set in near future.
More Than HumanNovel
Theodore Sturgeonstandalone novel1953
About found family.
“Science fiction critic and editor David Pringle included it in his book Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels.”
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ContactNovel
Carl Saganstandalone novel1985
First contact, 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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Beyond This HorizonNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1948
Dystopia, about genetic engineering and rebellion and revolution, set in far future.
“For centuries, disease, hunger, poverty, and war have been things found only in the history tapes.”
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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.