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Science fiction recommendations please

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MrsFTHC · 27/07/2013 23:08

Hi, I'm looking for science fiction book recommendations, the problem is I've never really read any so I can't say what kind of thing I like, can anyone help with any suggestions? Probably something fairly short to start with to see if I enjoy it thenI can always look for more by the same author. Thanks

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ValentineWiggins · 28/07/2013 00:23

Enders game...and read it before the film comes out!

Vatta · 28/07/2013 00:19

If you don't like gory, I would not read sheri tepper, I read beauty ten years ago and some of the gory descriptions still pop into my mind and bother me sometimes!

I agree with the Elizabeth moon recommendation though.

Uptheairymountain · 27/07/2013 23:36

I really like Sheri Tepper's books, especially Grass, Beauty and Gibbon's Decline and Fall; cracking good tales with strong feminist undercurrents. Elizabeth Moon's Remnant Population is a lovely, uplifting sci-fi novel that you might enjoy - it has its moments of suspense as well. Also Lethe by Tricia Sullivan.

Snorbs · 27/07/2013 23:34

Try Downbelow Station by C. J. Cherryh.

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MrsFTHC · 27/07/2013 23:24

Sorry I realise I'm not being very helpful, I'd like to read some science fiction because I like time travel, stuff from other planets, that kind of thing. I know I'm being really vague, I'm not trying to be I just can't quite pinpoint what it is I like. I enjoy stuff that is quite dark and scary, but not gory. I like a good human story where I can relate to the character's feelings and emotions. I'll have a look at some short stories to see if I can narrow it down a bit, thanks for trying to help

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Vatta · 27/07/2013 23:15

It's a very broad category. Maybe try a collection of short stories to see what kind you like? Eg www.amazon.co.uk/Science-Fiction-Omnibus-Brian-Aldiss/dp/0141188928/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374963194&sr=8-1&keywords=Science+fiction+omnibus

Oodelaranana · 27/07/2013 23:13

What other kind of books do you like? That might help with making suggestions. Why are you interested in reading some science fiction?