4.17 avg rating — 593,373 ratings

"Asimov is one of the giants and this is his masterwork."

4.01 avg rating — 43,361 ratings

"You can't have an SF list without Dick. This is essential."

3.60 avg rating — 4,803 ratings

"Ballard is a constant source of wonder. This is the best of his early novels."

4.29 avg rating — 1,615,790 ratings

"One of the pillars upon which SF is built. Superb world-building."

4.28 avg rating — 80,264 ratings

"Banks's Culture novels are some of the best contemporary SF. This one is the best introduction."

4.18 avg rating — 335,224 ratings

"Another of the founding fathers."

3.92 avg rating — 326,139 ratings

"Heinlein can be problematic, but he's one of the greats and this is a great book."

4.26 avg rating — 149,695 ratings

"A superb example of what LeGuin could do within the bounds of SF. Great writing and a moving, thought provoking story."