Where to go from here?

[David]

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?

Thanks,
David

[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.

[George]

I highly recommend the sequels: 2010, 2061, 3001. They are a continuation of the first and brilliant at that.

I've just finished reading "The Excalibur Alternative" by David Weber, a brilliant military sci-fi that I think you would very much enjoy.

You might also want to check Azimov's "The Foundation", I really love that one.

[Adrian]

Olivia 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.