Red Mars (Mars Trilogy)362 reviews Kim Stanley Robinson Spectra, 1993 This epic novel is insanely good. + Intelligent and insightful Amazing, amazing book. The depth and breadth of the decades-long plot, the huge cast of vivid and distinctive characters, and the novel's hard science foundation combine make this the best book I have read in years. Many, many years.             War Of Shadows/a2 reviews Jack L. Chalker Ace, 1979 One of Jack's best A chilling view of what may well be. Having spent many years in the millitary I found this work to ring way to true for my taste. One only needs to look at the current deregulation efforts, and the effect in California, to see just how bad it can get. We could go this way without much trouble. ...             Queen of Angels37 reviews Greg Bear New York, NY Warner 1991., 1991 An orgy of Originality & Style + Stick with it - it's worth it This is Greg Bear at his best, a hallucinatory, wild ride through a future murder investigation. Sure it's science fiction but that's like saying the Taj Mahal is a nice building. It is one of those rare works that are all things to all people and yet offending none. It is a police procedural, ...             Burning Chrome69 reviews William Gibson Eos, 2003 Burning Chrome Shines Bright + A turning point + Solid, introductory selections + all wonderful but not all cyberpunk + worth it for "Hinterlands" alone             Starswarm3 reviews Brian Aldiss House of Stratus, 2001 Colorful short stories of characters in the far future + future civilization space operas This wide-ranging survey of Humanity spread throughout the galaxy in the far future tells stories of characters in ordinary (in their time) and extraordinary situations - a nagging wife, preparing for battle, etc. I especially enjoyed the wild yarn of Smith's Burst - it seems fresh and ...             Flatlander11 reviews Larry Niven Del Rey, 1995 Vintage Niven + monotonous mystery/sci-fi stories + The true spirit of Larry FLATLANDER is a collection of five stories featuring Gil "The Arm" Hamilton, a top operative of the 22nd century UN police force. The stories are set in Larry Niven's "Known Space" environment and find human society extending from Earth to the Moon, Mars, and the asteroid belt. Overpopulation and ...             Exiles To Glory3 reviews Jerry Pournelle Ace, 1986 A thoroughly readable space romp + A world not so far away.... Set on Earth, on a spaceship and in the asteroid belt, this is a straight up space adventure tale. The main protagonist, Kevin Senecal, is a college student forced to flee Earth. Working as a miner in the asteroid belt Senecal becomes mixed up in a plot involving vast riches, political intrigue and ...             Lords of the Middle Dark Jack L. Chalker Hodder & Stoughton Ltd, 1988 A continuation of "Lords of the Middle Dark". Hawks has escaped from the prison planet Melchior and is determined to find the five gold rings that could break Master System's hold over mankind. Master System, however, is out to capture him and the only place to hide is in pirate territory.             The Player of Games74 reviews Iain M. Banks Orbit, 2008 An Absorbing, Exciting, Science Fictional Exploration of Gamesmanship from Iain M. Banks + One of my favorite books + Today's crew of game obsessed YA is going to relate to this book! + Detailed & pitfall-ridden games, lacking tech.             The Skinner24 reviews Neal Asher Tor Books, 2004 detailed planet, techno displays AND a witty AI drone + Good old hard science fiction... + More "Deathworld" than "Dune" + really, 4.5 stars. Fun, intelligent             Chasm City (Revelation Space)70 reviews Alastair Reynolds Ace, 2003 memories + Enjoyable + Interesting Places to Visit + cloak and twisted dagger             Pirates of the Thunder (Rings of the Master, Book 2)5 reviews Jack L. Chalker Del Rey, 1987 Sweet Book. + galactic swashbuckling escape + Plot twists galore! + Definitely good reading + Pirates of the Thunder is awesome             Survival of Freedom2 reviews John F. Carr Fawcett, 1981 For Those Seeking a Modern Prophecy + struggle for freedom and justice- gems of stories! As we enter the Summer of 2003, we hear more and more from those who think it would be a fine thing if it was not so easy to eat things that are bad for us - people are actually suing fast-food chains because those people got fat eating fast food. Well, check out the story "Lipidleggin'", in this ...             Count Zero65 reviews William Gibson Ace Trade, 2006 On receiving an interrupt, decrement the count to zero. + More action + Cyberpunk sweetness + My favorite cyberpunk novel             Pandora's Star159 reviews Peter F. Hamilton Del Rey, 2005 Emotional Investment + Best since Gap Series + Great Read + a great SF read,and food for thought             Blue Mars (Voyager Classics)110 reviews Kim Stanley Robinson Voyager, 2001 Great + A satisfying conclusion + Not Free SF Reader this book is a little slow compared to red and green mars but, following the main charictors was the fun part for me.             Green Mars (Voyager Classics)79 reviews Kim Stanley Robinson Voyager, 2001 Another classic + Great book + Too much aerology, not enough PEOPLE drama + Not Free SF Reader             Beyond Heaven's River7 reviews Greg Bear I Books, 2003 Enjoyable easy read This definitely shows the signs of being an early novel, but it is still quite enjoyable, employing some nice literary touches. As another reviewer remarked, the book had some poor editing. Lines of dialogue were obviously missing. There were also some continuity issues in terms of the book's tone, ...             Snow Crash.2 reviews Neal Stephenson Goldmann, 2002 The Tower of Babel + Great Book. Only Neal Stephenson can bring out a relationship between Ancient Sumerian and binary, and that connection causes knowing either one well to make a person susceptible to control by others. Only he could get away with giving the main character a name like Hero Protagonist. This Book is full of ...             Back To Future6 reviews George Gipe Berkley, 1987 One of the better movie novelizations. + See more deleted scenes! + Back to the Future Movie vs. Book This novelization by George Gipe delves even deeper into the characters of the superb movie than did the movie itself (as difficult as that is). There are, however, some differences from the movie; Gipe must have been given a different version of the script than the final, shooting edition. ...