I don't really want to read a series. And I'm all for the strange. In fact, the stranger the better. Any suggestions? I've already read most of Philip K. Dick's work. It doesn't necessarily have to be like his.
2007-10-25 12:41:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Read
Brave New World and 1984, by Aldous Huxley and George Orwell.
Then, I believe Slaughterhouse 5--Kurt Vonnegut has some sci-fi qualities
And I hear Stranger in a Strange Land--Robert Heinlein, and Dune--Frank Herbert--are pretty good.
2007-10-25 13:51:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well even if you don't want to read a series you can try Gene Wolfe's Books of the New Sun. It's actually one long novel, but just in four volumes. It can be very strange, but is enjoyable. There is a fifth volume but it's not really necessary to read.
1. The Shadow of the Torturer
2. The Claw of the Conciliator
3. The Sword of the Lictor
4. The Citadel of the Autarch.
I would also recommend Dhalgren by Samuel R. Delaney. This is a post-apocalyptic type thing that I found difficult to figure out....HOWEVER, that was part of its charm and it's a pleasure to read. You could also try The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester. Earth Abides by George R. Stewart is also a post apocalyptic type thing that is kinda strange.
There are not many good stand alone novels these days unfortunately.
Happy reading.
2007-10-25 12:59:20 · answer #2 · answered by Bill N 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely read Dune by Frank Herbert and Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. Both are part of series, but are commonly read as stand alone books. In addition, if you want something amusing and off the wall, I suggest Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. You may also like dystopian novels, including 1984, Brave New World, Fahrenheit 451, and We. I've also heard that Foundation by Issac Asimov is good, but I haven't gotten the chance to read it yet.
2007-10-25 20:16:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
The Dispossessed by Ursula K. LeGuin
Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut
Neuromancer by William Gibson
2007-10-25 17:44:01 · answer #4 · answered by DngrsAngl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing I can recommend is Ray Bradbury. I extremely enjoyed Fahrenheit 451, Dandelion Wine, and he has many other books, including the Martian Tales (I think that's what they're called) and Halloween Tree.
2007-10-25 12:44:21 · answer #5 · answered by Squeegee Beckingheim :-) 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Roland Green
Robert Heinlein
Ben Bova
Just a few to get you started.
Of course, then there are
Jack McDivitt
Stephen Gould
James Hogan
and Jack Chalker
to add a few more.
2007-10-25 12:44:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I enjoyed the Amber Chronicles by Roger Zelazny
2007-10-25 13:41:38 · answer #7 · answered by Ronatnyu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone has already mentioned him, but I highly recommend pretty much anything by Ray Bradbury.
2007-10-25 13:34:54 · answer #8 · answered by Starr 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
mmm I don't know where to get the book version to this but heres the movie
http://shopping.discovery.com/product-59415.html
http://animal.discovery.com/convergence/dragons/profiles/profiles.html
also typr dragons a fantisy made real on youtube and you will get the hole thing broken into segments.
2007-10-26 03:23:37 · answer #9 · answered by DRAGON 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try "Hyperion" and "The Fall of Hyperion" by Dan Simmons.
2007-10-25 12:46:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋