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It skates on the edge of SF stereotypes with an edge of panache and sparkle of humor. Have fun with tropes! Watch heroes in stretch lycra save the Universe! Squeal at the tentacles of Monsters!
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Jul 20, 2015 06:33PM
For me, the best space opera is full of humor. It is larger than life and should not take itself seriously. I started the list in hopes of others contributing books that I haven't found yet. Please share.
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Is this all there is? 25 books that can find the funny in future tense? How depressing.
How the smeg is "Old Man's War" on a list of humor? Missing is: "Year Zero," "Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers," and the "Stainless Steel Rat" stories.
I'm so happy to have found this list! It's nice to see Douglas Adam's books on here. I love the genre, and its great to see so many recommendations. I added a book, but I'm going to have a lot of reading to do. :)
The Hoka stories by Anderson and Dickson might fit.Also, some of Christopher Anvil's books, such as Interstellar Patrol and Interstellar Patrol II.
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