Best Science Fiction Books
My favorite book. I stumbled across it randomly at a sleep-away camp in the summer between 7th and 8th grade. There's something special about randomly finding an amazing book that nobody recommended to you. Two nights later, I had finished my favorite book of all time. The original line of sequels was also pretty good. Unfortunately, the modern "Shadow" sequels were terrible.
This novel is extremely popular among boys (mostly) and a few girls who discovered it at about age 11. It's age-appropriate for them, and a rollicking story, but hardly great literature. I'm always embarrassed to see it on "best SF" lists.
The "Lord of the Rings" of science fiction.
Dune is way better than the other books in front of it. Dune should be #1.
Ray Bradbury is a genius. The setting is in the 25th century, and the concept is marvelously expressed.
I think it's one of the greatest Sci-fi books ever written.
I had to choose between 2001, Childhood's End, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy... but 1984 literally was one of the most thought-provoking books I've ever read.
I haven't read it. I picked this for my father (it's his favorite).
Libertarian wet dream. Implausible and silly. Heinlein's best work was behind him.
One of my top 10 books. The Shrike is forever an exciting enigma, and the characters are superb. The different settings are so immersive to the reader (me). In certain aspects, it is my number one book. Vernor Vinge is up there but does not have this dark undertone like this one has.
So complex and rich. Amazingly well written. A jewel that deserves to stand apart along with the big ones.
The first book blows your mind!
The earliest science fiction written. The term Time Machine was coined by H. G. Wells in this book. Amazing!
Although not one for children or the faint of heart, Jurassic Park is a masterpiece, which deserves to have the number one spot on this list. It is enthralling, thrilling, and exciting, and one of the most well-written books ever! It has believable characters, an exciting plot, and of course, dinosaurs!
This book made me think more than any other science fiction book.
Brilliant, read the sequels as well, forget the reviews, they're great.
The foresight in this book is chilling. H. G. Wells practically predicted modern warfare with this novel, and the ending (despite heavy criticism from some) is absolutely fantastic. It really makes you think about our place in this world.
Very good. I read it in the summer between my 7th and 8th grades (I read lots of Sci-Fi then). It is among my top three Sci-Fi books I've read.
I could see this scenario actually happening in the future!
So good. Such a good movie and book.
