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Dell19 · 22-11-2008, 11:50

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Originally Posted by col

If youre into hardcore space opera I'd recommend the Reality/Dysfunction/Neutronium Alchemist/Naked God - the Nights dawn series.

I do like Hamilton's books. Haven't re read any of them yet though which is an interesting test of just how enjoyable a book is and at the moment I'm finding the prospect of re reading several thousand pages quite daunting.

The Commonwealth series was good as well and probably has a better ending.

I've also read Fallen Dragon and Mindstar Rising which were both worth reading, plus the collection of short stories based around the Nights dawn series although it doesn't add much to the series. I haven't read the rest of the Greg Mandel series yet as Mindstar Rising lives as a standalone book rather than in the Nights Dawn and Commonwealth series.

Shabbaman · 22-11-2008, 11:53

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Originally Posted by Dell19

at the moment I'm finding the prospect of re reading several thousand pages quite daunting.

You're not in a hurry are you? Hamilton has a new book btw.

Dell19 · 22-11-2008, 12:11

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Originally Posted by Shabbaman

You're not in a hurry are you? Hamilton has a new book btw.

I guess its more that its a lot of pages to read when you already know whats going to happen and some story arcs would become a lot less engaging (i.e. The Blackhawk habitat).

I'm going to be reading Misspent youth next.

Melifluous · 29-04-2003, 00:29

I can second the Robert Jordan series, but there are currently 10 books in the series so far and its not yet finished...
At 1000+ per book that is more than a reading list, its a bloody calendar...

Books i have read recently and liked were The Game Players of Titan by phillip k dick or The Ringworld (there are a few sequels IIRC) by Larry Niven... Also Mote in Gods Eye by niven and pournelle...

Some damn good books...
Join a library..

Melifluous

anarres · 29-04-2003, 01:25

Thanks!! The Guys at work were extremely lame today, I got 1 suggestion...

I have recently read the Ender series, and followed with the first book in the Shadow series. I have 2 and 3 on order for tomorrow.

Does anyone else here like Iain M Banks? I have read all his Sci-Fi and The Player Of Games and Use Of Weapons are very good.

If anyone has any more come to mind please carry on posting them, I read a lot and I prefer to go on recommendation.

Mel: 10 books at 1000+ each? That's dedication!

col · 29-04-2003, 08:32

The player of games is just wonderful - read it three times. I've read all his Ian M stuff but dont care for his Ian stuff if you know what I mean.

I really enjoyed Altered Carbon recently. I can alaso recommend the Speed of Dark by elizabeth someone - what its like to be autistic!

I'm still waiting for a recommendation here I havent read. My house is just full of books

Shabbaman · 29-04-2003, 08:38

As for science fiction, you definately have to read the Foundation series by Asimov. Best I've ever read. As for Fantasy, I recommend the Amber series, by Zelazny.
If you're not really into reading series, try some of the short stories by Heinlein. He has written some good books as well. 'Stranger in a strange land' is a classic!

(and although you wouldn't expect it from the title, 'Starship troopers' is also very brilliant. Unlike the movie, it is centered on how to conduct warfare in the future, and on a cadet who has to go to 'boot camp')

col · 29-04-2003, 09:53

I find Heinlein a bit too right wing for my tastes - especially his later stuff though I did enjoy much of Time Enough for Love. One of the best future warfare books was The Forever War by Joe Haldeman.

Melifluous · 29-04-2003, 10:54

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quote:Originally posted by col

I find Heinlein a bit too right wing for my tastes - especially his later stuff though I did enjoy much of Time Enough for Love.

I like this bloke, "Have spacesuit, will travel is a very nice book...

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quote:Originally posted by col

One of the best future warfare books was The Forever War by Joe Haldeman.

I think we have the same book collection Col, I've just finished reading this one Col, absolutely fantastic!
Melifluous

anarres · 29-04-2003, 11:00

Stranger in a strange land is one of my favourite books ever! Starship troopers is also very good, as is space cadets.

Heinlein is more of a libertarian nationalist than a right-winger isn't he? Although he has come out with many right-wing ideas, I do agree with some of his principals, or at least I agree with how I see soem of them in Stranger in a strange land. Starship troopers is too much for me, having to be in the forces to become a citizen and earn the right to vote.

29-04-2003, 00:29	#4
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29-04-2003, 01:25	#5
anarres anarchist butcher Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: United States of Whatever. Posts: 4,677	Thanks!! The Guys at work were extremely lame today, I got 1 suggestion... I have recently read the Ender series, and followed with the first book in the Shadow series. I have 2 and 3 on order for tomorrow. Does anyone else here like Iain M Banks? I have read all his Sci-Fi and The Player Of Games and Use Of Weapons are very good. If anyone has any more come to mind please carry on posting them, I read a lot and I prefer to go on recommendation. Mel: 10 books at 1000+ each? That's dedication! __________________ <b>Calculate the probability of culture flips: Flip Calc</b>

29-04-2003, 08:32	#6
col King Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Sandwich Islands. Posts: 1,529	The player of games is just wonderful - read it three times. I've read all his Ian M stuff but dont care for his Ian stuff if you know what I mean. I really enjoyed Altered Carbon recently. I can alaso recommend the Speed of Dark by elizabeth someone - what its like to be autistic! I'm still waiting for a recommendation here I havent read. My house is just full of books __________________ I can't be arsed.

29-04-2003, 08:38	#7
Shabbaman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Costa La Haya Posts: 8,494	As for science fiction, you definately have to read the Foundation series by Asimov. Best I've ever read. As for Fantasy, I recommend the Amber series, by Zelazny. If you're not really into reading series, try some of the short stories by Heinlein. He has written some good books as well. 'Stranger in a strange land' is a classic! (and although you wouldn't expect it from the title, 'Starship troopers' is also very brilliant. Unlike the movie, it is centered on how to conduct warfare in the future, and on a cadet who has to go to 'boot camp') __________________ "Our spam is backed with COMETS!"

29-04-2003, 09:53	#8
col King Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Sandwich Islands. Posts: 1,529	I find Heinlein a bit too right wing for my tastes - especially his later stuff though I did enjoy much of Time Enough for Love. One of the best future warfare books was The Forever War by Joe Haldeman. __________________ I can't be arsed.

29-04-2003, 11:00	#10
anarres anarchist butcher Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: United States of Whatever. Posts: 4,677	Stranger in a strange land is one of my favourite books ever! Starship troopers is also very good, as is space cadets. Heinlein is more of a libertarian nationalist than a right-winger isn't he? Although he has come out with many right-wing ideas, I do agree with some of his principals, or at least I agree with how I see soem of them in Stranger in a strange land. Starship troopers is too much for me, having to be in the forces to become a citizen and earn the right to vote. __________________ <b>Calculate the probability of culture flips: Flip Calc</b>