I’m not sure when it was written, but I ran across this list of the best science fiction and fantasy books this century, and I resonated with the ones I’ve read, so I thought I’d see what others thought of it. Have you read many of them?

  • KammicRelief@lemmy.world
    2·
    1 year ago

    I really liked Three Body Problem, and I’m happy to see it on the list. The only other one I’ve tried to read was Seveneves, and… I couldn’t finish it! I just couldn’t dig the “realistic” science style (same with The Martian, which I couldn’t stand… and I’m relieved it’s not on this list). Don’t get me wrong–other Stephenson books are in my personal top 10, especially Anathem. Pattern Recognition is on my shelf and I look forward to it.

    • bazus1@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5·
      1 year ago

      The opposite for me - Seveneves (especially the first two parts) is fantastic. Three Body Problem left me in the weeds, and didn’t do it for me at all.

      • GlitterInfection@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        1 year ago

        I don’t understand how anyone can read Three Body Problem. I couldn’t get past the dialog in the first chapter being the worst of any book I’ve ever read. I’m still absolutely shocked it has received praise of any kind.