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[–] Thorry84@feddit.nl 9 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Check out the works of Alastair Reynolds, he loves to apply this principle in his books. Great on world building and describing the weirdest parts of large civilizations.

For more a meta/review/fermi paradox talk point of view check out the content from Isaac Arthur, he also likes to point out this when discussing things like the fermi paradox and sci-fi in general.

[–] fakeman_pretendname@feddit.uk 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Thanks for the suggestion, his stuff looks interesting. I realised I already have (but haven't yet read) "Pushing Ice", which looks like a standalone novel - but looks like there's also a whole set of works in the "Revelation Space" universe. Any recommendations of specific books of his?

[–] Thorry84@feddit.nl 4 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

Most of his books are standalone, but set in the same universe yes. They kind of follow each other, but can also be read as standalone books.

Pushing Ice is one of the better ones imho, I love that book. The first book I ever read from him was Revelation Space and it blew my mind. One of the absolute best books I've ever read. He has a way of creating a universe that feels absolutely real and logical, yet be completely different from the world we know.

Another good one is Redemption Ark.

And if you like stuff like this I can also recommend Fred Saberhagen, his books are excellent. They are old but hold up pretty well.

[–] fakeman_pretendname@feddit.uk 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Brilliant, thanks. I'll see how I get on with Pushing Ice, but popped the others on the wishlist. I imagine I will very much like stuff like this, so added Fred Saberhagen too (The Berserker ones I've heard of before).

[–] Machinist@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

The redemption ark trilogy and anything connected to the conjoiners.

If you like Reynolds, Richard K. Morgan's Altered Carbon trilogy is top notch, the TV series was disappointing.

[–] dxdydz@slrpnk.net 2 points 8 months ago

I’ve read most of Asimov’s sci-fi but I’ve only read one Reynolds. It was great, I’ll definitely read some more. Thanks for the response!