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Greatest Science Fiction novel part 2

Isaac Asimov - I, Robot

14% (5)

Arthur C. Clarke - Rendezvous with Rama

5% (2)

Larry Niven - Ringworld

14% (5)

Robert Heinlein - Starship Troopers

14% (5)

Aldous Huxley - Brave New World

25% (9)

Phillip K. Dick - Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

5% (2)

Daniel Keyes - Flowers for Algernon

5% (2)

Dan Simmons - Hyperion

0% (0)

Kurt Vonnegut - Slaughterhouse Five

8% (3)

Alfred Bester - The Demolished Man

5% (2)

Total Votes : 35

(last vote on : 2/4/2008 1:34:35 AM)
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Marc2b -> RE: Greatest Science Fiction novel part 2 (1/26/2008 7:23:47 PM)
Alfred Bester? Wasn't he the evil psy-cop on Babylon 5?

Level -> RE: Greatest Science Fiction novel part 2 (1/26/2008 7:32:04 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Marc2b Alfred Bester? Wasn't he the evil psy-cop on Babylon 5? Yep. A nod from Straczynski to Bester. Another of his books that is terrific is The Stars My Destination.

samboct -> RE: Greatest Science Fiction novel part 2 (1/26/2008 8:23:22 PM)
Hey Prized Possession I've read and liked Vonnegut, but I must admit, he doesn't seem to fit in with the rest of the sci-fi authors here. Well, Huxley doesn't either and I never could stand Orwell. (Why do people think he can write?- he's rather boring in my book.) Anyhow- one of my favorite spoofs is Venus on the Half Shell- written by none other than Kilgore Trout- I've probably got a copy or two stashed somewhere. It's actually Phil Farmer using a pseudonym and some makeup with wig for the photo- but if you liked Vonnegut's character, you might get a kick out of this book. Sam

Level -> RE: Greatest Science Fiction novel part 2 (1/27/2008 4:07:21 PM)
Still no Dick pickers.......... [:)] Oh, and let me say: I fucking DETEST the thingamabob here that prevents you from posting until a certain amount of time has passed from the last post.

bipolarber -> RE: Greatest Science Fiction novel part 2 (1/27/2008 4:45:55 PM)
Ah! Venus on the Half Shell! The tale of Simon Wagstaff, the space wanderer! Loved that book. I suggest it to as many folks who say they really wished there was more Douglas Adams' HHGTTG as I can. I also reccommend Star Smashers of the Galaxy Rangers by Harry Harrison, (a great parody of 1930's style SF) and Illegal Aliens by Nick Pollotta, and Phil Foglio. A very funny space opera in the "Trek" mold. Science fiction comedy is tough to come across, sometimes.

LeMis -> RE: Greatest Science Fiction novel part 2 (1/27/2008 4:58:08 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Level Still no Dick pickers.......... [:)] Oh, and let me say: I fucking DETEST the thingamabob here that prevents you from posting until a certain amount of time has passed from the last post. OMG Level!!! [:-] You said the "F" word!!!! By the way, just exactly how much time has to pass before posting again? [>:] GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR... I hate that too! Does anyone know? [8\|]

DomMeinCT -> RE: Greatest Science Fiction novel part 2 (1/27/2008 5:01:27 PM)
I picked Heinlein's Starship Troopers quote: ORIGINAL: Level Ah, someone mentioned Mr Ellison. [:D] I thought about doing a short story poll, just to be able to include his work. Jeffty Is Five, A Boy and His Dog, I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream, "Repent, Harlequin!" Said the Tick-Tock Man, Count the Clock That Tells the Time, The Man Who Rowed Christopher Columbus Ashore, etc etc...... not all science fiction, but wow. Just a great writer. Great idea for another poll. So many that are chilling and thought provoking.

sappatoti -> RE: Greatest Science Fiction novel part 2 (1/27/2008 5:17:22 PM)
Brave New World. Isn't it amazing how some novels end up being emulated in reality many years later?

MissMagnolia -> RE: Greatest Science Fiction novel part 2 (1/27/2008 5:21:03 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Level Still no Dick pickers.......... [:)] C'mere Level darlin, I'll pick ya dick[:D]

sweetwenchie -> RE: Greatest Science Fiction novel part 2 (1/27/2008 5:22:16 PM)
~~fast reply~~ i had to go with Dick, and not because of the innuendo [;)] i like most of the author's listed, but thought the imagery in writing style of Dick's work deserved my nod.

Level -> RE: Greatest Science Fiction novel part 2 (1/27/2008 5:31:30 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: LeMis quote: ORIGINAL: Level Still no Dick pickers.......... [:)] Oh, and let me say: I fucking DETEST the thingamabob here that prevents you from posting until a certain amount of time has passed from the last post. OMG Level!!! [:-] You said the "F" word!!!! By the way, just exactly how much time has to pass before posting again? [>:] GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR... I hate that too! Does anyone know? [8\|] Too long! I type out a short post 2 or 3 times to get it rejected. [>:]

sjskuared -> RE: Greatest Science Fiction novel part 2 (1/27/2008 5:32:07 PM)
Since this is Part 2 I am sure the best have already been voted on. Demolished Man is the best on this list IMO, not so H. Of course part one in no particular order, Dune, Foundation Trilogy, Stranger in a Strange Land, Man in the High Castle and The Stars My Destination. Sorry to leave out many more but those are at the top. The best Star Trek ep was from Ellison: City on the Edge of Forever.

Level -> RE: Greatest Science Fiction novel part 2 (1/27/2008 5:32:46 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: DomMeinCT I picked Heinlein's Starship Troopers quote: ORIGINAL: Level Ah, someone mentioned Mr Ellison. [:D] I thought about doing a short story poll, just to be able to include his work. Jeffty Is Five, A Boy and His Dog, I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream, "Repent, Harlequin!" Said the Tick-Tock Man, Count the Clock That Tells the Time, The Man Who Rowed Christopher Columbus Ashore, etc etc...... not all science fiction, but wow. Just a great writer. Great idea for another poll. So many that are chilling and thought provoking. I may do that one tomorrow night, then.

Level -> RE: Greatest Science Fiction novel part 2 (1/27/2008 5:35:39 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: MissMagnolia quote: ORIGINAL: Level Still no Dick pickers.......... [:)] C'mere Level darlin, I'll pick ya dick[:D] [;)]

tigerstyle -> RE: Greatest Science Fiction novel part 2 (1/27/2008 5:38:15 PM)
I voted for Ringworld, but I'd have voted for PKD if you'd put Scanner in. Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep always struck me as real strong on concept and weak on execution: like most Dick.

Level -> RE: Greatest Science Fiction novel part 2 (1/27/2008 5:39:58 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: tigerstyle I voted for Ringworld, but I'd have voted for PKD if you'd put Scanner in. Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep always struck me as real strong on concept and weak on execution: like most Dick. Hmm, might be a good idea to do a poll on the authors themselves..... [8\|]

sjskuared -> RE: Greatest Science Fiction novel part 2 (1/27/2008 6:24:15 PM)
I am betting that a hundred years from now PKD will hold up the best with Alfred Bester second.

Marc2b -> RE: Greatest Science Fiction novel part 2 (1/27/2008 8:12:58 PM)
quote: Yep. A nod from Straczynski to Bester. Another of his books that is terrific is The Stars My Destination. Huh? I never heard of him. Guess I'll have to check him out.

hejira92 -> RE: Greatest Science Fiction novel part 2 (1/27/2008 8:38:11 PM)
My favorites are not in the poll: Mentioned already- The Foundation Trilogy (Asimov) Ender's Game (Card) Riverworld Series (well, the first three) (Farmer) And, honorable mention- Kindred (Butler) Gate to Women's Country (Tepper)

Level -> RE: Greatest Science Fiction novel part 2 (1/28/2008 2:57:25 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Marc2b quote: Yep. A nod from Straczynski to Bester. Another of his books that is terrific is The Stars My Destination. Huh? I never heard of him. Guess I'll have to check him out. He's well worth it, Marc. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Bester_(author)

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