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What are the best noir/sci-fi books I should read?

Asked by Kingkamandi (149points) July 28th, 2009

For my “staycation” I’m looking for some classic sci-fi books with a film noir bent. No cyber-punk, just something with a cool idea. Whar’s the next “Blade Runner?” Suggestions are all appreciated!

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kyle94481's avatar

I liked Enders Game a lot. Check it out. Kind of slow at the beginning but very interesting when you start reading it.

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andrew's avatar

Left Hand of Darkness is pretty darn good. So is Anathem.

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andrew's avatar

Oh, and Pulp is brilliant noir. Also watch Chinatown.

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andrew's avatar

(sorry, i gave you straight sci-fi and straight noir).

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bcstrummer's avatar

I read a good one I think of was called Things Not Seen, you should google it

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efritz's avatar

Brave New World by Alfred Huxley? I think that’s his name. Depressing but brilliant.

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gailcalled's avatar

@efritz: It’s Aldous Huxley.

Orwell’s 1984 and Animal Farm
Isaac Asimov’s Foundation Series
Works of Robert Heinlein and Arthur C. Clarke (2001)

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Zendo's avatar

”Stranger in a Strange Land,” by Robert Heinlein is a must.

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