David Pepper
Since I finished 2001: A Space Odyssey I have really been at a loss at to where to go next. I would consider the book to be categorised at 'heavy sci fi' with minimal character focus, which I really love. I'm not interested in relationships and character depth, but moreso the sci fi elements being extended focal points.
I have read a LOT of Arthur C Clarke and really would like to branch out into other sci fi. I have tried the classics such as Dune, Neuromancer, Ender's Game, Hyperion, Salughterhouse 5 and I just can't take to any of them and give up within a few chapters.
I recently started read my first Asimov book ('the gods themselves') and adored it, however I have struggled with the robot series. I'm currently a chapter into 'I, Robot' and can't say I look forward to going to read it.
Can anyone please recommend something for me please?
Olivia
How about Phillip K Dick? If you are into sci-fi with minimal character focus, maybe Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep or a book of his short stories. His concepts are interesting, but definitely are not thick with character development.
AdrianOlivia wrote: "How about Phillip K Dick? If you are into sci-fi with minimal character focus, maybe Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep or a book of his short stories. His concepts are interesting, but definitely..."
Valis is another of his books with very complex and interesting concepts. Aside from the main character, I don't think you even need to remember the other characters names.
Rick
As mentioned above; 2010, 2061, 3001 are good. For fun try reading The Sentinel; it's the short story that 2001 was based upon.
If you're a fan of the movie try The Lost Worlds of 2001. It has some behind-the-scenes info on the movie plus a slightly different version of the novel 2001. I also contains The Sentinel.
For further Clark reading try the Rama series; the first one is great.
