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The Forever War (S.F. Masterworks)The Forever War (S.F. Masterworks) by Joe Haldeman
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Possibly the most true to known science sci fi novel around. One of my favourite novels of any genre.
TimeTime by Stephen Baxter
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Great for current theories on the meaning of life. Also some very original ideas.
The Precipice (Asteroid Wars)The Precipice (Asteroid Wars) by Ben Bova
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This has some interesting political currents and social commentary.
Remix (Earthlight)Remix (Earthlight) by Jon Courtenay Grimwood
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The thris in the series, but the best and it works well as a standalone novel.
NeoAddixNeoAddix by Jon Courtenay Grimwood
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The first in the series and rivals reMix for quality and pace
Altered Carbon (CRIME)Altered Carbon (CRIME) by Richard Morgan
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His first (very sucessful) novel should soon be a blockbuster film. Note the various Rock references (Hendrix etc...).
On (Gollancz S.F.)On (Gollancz S.F.) by Adam Roberts
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All Adam Roberts stuff is worth looking out for. this is a very strange story involving life after gravity.
Paradox (Nulapeiron 1)Paradox (Nulapeiron 1) by John Meaney
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Really beautiful prose style sci fi.
The Stars My Destination (S.F. Masterworks)The Stars My Destination (S.F. Masterworks) by Alfred Bester
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Classic. Not sure about jaunting (seems more comedic than anything), but very engaging.
Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep?: The novel which became 'Blade Runner' (S.F. Masterworks)Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep?: The novel which became 'Blade Runner' (S.F. Masterworks) by Philip K. Dick
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Not very like bladerunner that much. Where were the sheep?
DuneDune by Frank Herbert
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Classic, classic, classic, classic, classic, classic.
Direct DescentDirect Descent by Frank Herbert
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Political events in a futuristic library.
Freedom's Landing (Catteni 1)Freedom's Landing (Catteni 1) by Anne McCaffrey
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the first of four , the first thre are all very good, not sure about the fourth (Freedoms Ransom).
Reality Dysfunction (Night's Dawn Trilogy)Reality Dysfunction (Night's Dawn Trilogy) by Peter F Hamilton
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You have to read the trilogy (this is the first book).
1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell
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I think of this as sci fi, in as much as a bleak vision of the future. Has anyone noticed the similarities in the film 'Equilibrium'?