Sci-Fi and Fantasy Recommendations

[beautyspin]

All good recommendations but I am not seeing anybody recommend Peter Hamilton's Series - Reality Dysfunction, Neutronium Alchemist, Naked God and Second Chance at Eden. I am currently reading through the series. It has quite a brilliant plot, Plenty of Hard Science, Lots of exotic Xenocs, Clearly etched characters but above all the fantastic descriptions. The plot is unraveled in an unhurried manner and characters develop and mature slowly. The descriptions take the cake. Especially the ones about planets, asteroids, space stations ets, If you are a Hard Sci Fi fan, look no further. (Caveat, like all Hard Sci Fi fans, you need to suspend belief, which is true for fantasy novels anyway).

-- 08 Dec 2014, 21:13 --

I have just finished Steven Erikson's Gardens of the Moon, first in the Malazan Book of the Fallen saga. I can't think why I haven't read this before - it was published in 1999 - when it is exactly the type of fantasy I most enjoy: a completely realised world and multiple complex characters and story threads. Can't wait to get to the library to pounce on the next one, Deadhouse Blues, handily previewed in the first book.

I liked the first three or four in the series which are really outstanding. The characters Icarium, Karsa Orlong are two fantastic characters who standout even among the rest of the exciting characters. Descriptions are fantastic. The plot is developed in an unhurried manner and you can never predict what happens next. Anybody can die and the dead do not stay dead. The House of chains is really superb and 1500 mile journey of the Coltaine's army is really awe inspiring.Battles are very graphic and tactics are discussed at length so they are all interesting. The only problem I felt was that the last three or four tapered off for me. I felt that that since the author had announced 10 books, he tried making up 10 books. That is failing that I see with many epic fantasy novels. They only have plot material for about 5 or 6 books but they extend it to 10 books. Even his last novels of the series (which are not as good) are still better than some of the other's best so you can still them a go. So here's hoping you will enjoy the series.

[Seabiscuit1308]

Does I, Robot count as Sci-Fi fiction?Or it's the star wars/trek type of genre?Either way I recommend classic Sci-Fi/Fantasy books as they are quite imaginative and the descriptive scenery almost realistic for their time.

[Aspen_Reads]

How Good is the Outlander series? I am hoping to start it in the beginning of next week(:

[dakota2743]

Science Fiction: Orson Scott Card (simply amazing).

Do his right-wing political views come out in his Sci-fi writing? That was always a bit irritating about Robert Heinlein (Robinn EE Hitler as he was sometimes referred to as)

No, actually. I've read several of his books, namely the ender's game series, and I haven't encountered anything about his beliefs. He does a great job of conveying the theme, though.

[HoneyB]

How Good is the Outlander series? I am hoping to start it in the beginning of next week(:

I'm reading The Fiery Cross now, little by little. The first 2 are my favorite so far. I am pacing myself and reading other books in between because of the length, but I'm really enjoying the stories - instantly one of my favorite authors.

[EpiTome]

Some while back I had read the Bartimaeus Trilogy by Johnathan Stroud and found it quite fascinating up to the very end. At first I was skeptical if I was going to meet Harry Potter from an alternate universe but as it proves these books take their own personalities. They are a must read if you are a lover of magic, characters who actually mature, epic and tense battle scenes and constant otherworldly humor. The trilogy is set in London mixing different times and alternate histories of places, people and so on. I won't go on too long since it probably already has a million reviews but I would recommend this book. I would also recommend 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' by Lemony Snickett but.... sigh. Read if you dare.

[gali]

I highly recommend the "The Martian" by Andy Weir, a unique book and a fresh read.

[Melanie_Page]

Science Fiction: Orson Scott Card (simply amazing).

Do his right-wing political views come out in his Sci-fi writing? That was always a bit irritating about Robert Heinlein (Robinn EE Hitler as he was sometimes referred to as)

No, actually. I've read several of his books, namely the ender's game series, and I haven't encountered anything about his beliefs. He does a great job of conveying the theme, though.

I haven't read Enders Game (I know... My bad) but his fairy tale novel, Enchantment, is simply amazing. It is a whole new spin on the sleeping beauty but with a modern twist, wonderful poignancy and quirky humour.

[Janiac02]

I've read the first three books in the Sword of Truth trilogy by Terry Goodkind, and I would recommend this series to any lovers of the fantasy genre.

That is a grittier fantasy story, focusing on magical beings in a time when tyrannical rule makes magic obsolete. So far it has everything I would want from a fantasy book, including a unique love story, and plenty of action and suspense. One of my favorite things about this series is that the line between good and evil is not drawn so clearly as to make one person/entity so evil that all of the other characters seem pure by comparison. As a warning, some of the violence is pretty gruesome compared to what you might expect from the book description. Despite that, I've enjoyed visiting the world Terry Goodkind has created thus far.

[rrshank]

The griffin mage series by rachel neumeier
This is a very well written series. The author ges you into her world and lets you come to know the people. I hihhly reccomend this three book series to anyone who enjoys magic and adventure.

[jnoel0908]

How Good is the Outlander series? I am hoping to start it in the beginning of next week(:

It is amazing!! You won't regret picking that series up:)

[epace]

Hi,
I am new to science fiction. Can someone please recommend some good books to read from the following sub genre of science fiction.
Utopia
Robots
Near future
Cyberpunk
Thanks

[Himmelslicht]

Yesterday I finished Red Rising by Pierce Brown and although I don't read much sci-fi, I actually enjoyed it and I think I will read the sequel in the future.
It's very interesting if anyone's interested in Solar System, Mars and dystopia

[Roanhu]

I would recommend The Grey Griffons series.

[aphrodite]

I give this book four stars. Rick Riordan made this book pretty intense, but he lost a star because the end leaves you hanging by a twig. It took me two days to catch on, although I can't reassure myself that I really understand what happened. I couldn't make any sense out of the next book in the series. Also, it was way too easy for a summer reading project in 9th grade, which is why I read it.

-- 14 Jan 2015, 22:47 --

This book is 376 pages and I would give it 4 stars. This novel is a sequel, so most of it makes sense but the rest refers to book 1. It's the typical winter themed novel with mystically gifted humans. It's also part teenage love drama. It is a good read, and I would recommend it.