Interesting. I wonder how they compiled their list? (It seems biased towards british authors, and perhaps has an unrepresentatively high proportion of women authors - or at least a very high percentage of the authors I've never heard of are women.) Not counting "The Hunger Games" - which I've only heard of because of the movie - there's only one novel since 2002 that I've even heard of. Very sad, but that's probably mostly my lack of time to read these days. More strange, though, is that I've only heard of half of the 1985-1996 novels (23 of 48) and I practically lived in a bookstore for those years.
(Though admittedly, there are books on that list that I wouldn't touch on a dare no matter how well recommended. Steampunk zombie alternate history? I'd rather go patch drywall. Or weed the lawn.)
The Handmaid’s Tale (1985) Ender’s Game (1985)Radio Free Albemuth (1985
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Inspired by David Pringle's landmark 1985 work Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels, this volume supplements the earlier selection with the present authors' choices for the best English-language science fiction novels during the past quarter century. Employing a critical slant, the book provides a discussion of the novels and the writers in the context of popular literature. Moreover, each entry features a cover image of the novel, a plot synopsis, and a mini review, making it an ideal go-to guide for anyone wanting to become reacquainted with an old favorite or to discover a previously unknown treasure. With a foreword by David Pringle, this invaluable reference is sure to provoke conversation and debates among sci-fi fans and devotees.
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(Though admittedly, there are books on that list that I wouldn't touch on a dare no matter how well recommended. Steampunk zombie alternate history? I'd rather go patch drywall. Or weed the lawn.)
The Handmaid’s Tale (1985)
Ender’s Game (1985)Radio Free Albemuth (1985 ( ... )
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Publication Date: Jun 1 2012
Inspired by David Pringle's landmark 1985 work Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels, this volume supplements the earlier selection with the present authors' choices for the best English-language science fiction novels during the past quarter century. Employing a critical slant, the book provides a discussion of the novels and the writers in the context of popular literature. Moreover, each entry features a cover image of the novel, a plot synopsis, and a mini review, making it an ideal go-to guide for anyone wanting to become reacquainted with an old favorite or to discover a previously unknown treasure. With a foreword by David Pringle, this invaluable reference is sure to provoke conversation and debates among sci-fi fans and devotees.
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