The Best Science Fiction Books You Should Read About


Science fiction is a vast literary universe. When you take a closer look, it's not always easy to know where to start. But don't panic, Discoverssci helps you see clearly and offers you a selection of science fiction novels to discover and devour.

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Dune

The story takes place on the planet Dune. Unwelcoming, it is mostly covered in sand and suffers from arid heat. However, it contains a resource of inestimable value called Spice. This resource has multiple properties that make it the object of all desires, and its management creates strong tensions.

When he is entrusted with the charge of this territory, Duke Leto Atreides finds himself in the midst of a power struggle and understands that his task comes with a target on his back. His wife and son Paul try as best as they can to live in this oppressive atmosphere.

Of course, things will not go as planned, and the family's destiny will change...

The world created by Frank Herbert is incredibly rich. We willingly let ourselves be drawn into a disturbing universe, populated by characters each more surprising than the last.

Foundation, by Isaac Asimov

Foundation begins with a prediction: the Galactic Empire is doomed to collapse and to a war followed by a period of intense barbarism for 30,000 years. This prediction, made by Harry Seldon, a brilliant psycho-historian, is not, however, irrevocable. He proposes a plan that would reduce this dark period to a thousand years: gather all human knowledge, thanks to the Foundation.

Obviously, the implementation of this ambitious project will not go smoothly, due to numerous detractors.

1984, by George Orwell

Is it necessary to introduce this science fiction book? It is one of the most popular SF novels among the general public and fans of the genre. It is regularly mentioned, whether in pop culture or in societal debates centered on individual freedom and resistance.

In 1984, George Orwell depicts the totalitarian world of Oceania, where individuals are constantly monitored by the single party: Big Brother. Our "guide" in this bleak world is Winston Smith, a man who works at the Ministry of Truth and is tasked with revising history according to the desires of the ruling party. It is through his eyes that we fully grasp the extent of the abuses in place.

Silo, by Hugh Howey

The plot takes place in a post-apocalyptic future. We follow the journey of a few thousand survivors. They are settled in an underground silo of 144 floors where life is governed by strict rules. Births are among the topics for which individual choice is no longer possible. Only those who have the pleasure of winning a birth lottery ticket can consider becoming parents.

Those who break the rules are condemned to leave the silo and die killed by the ambient air. Before succumbing, all convicts are forced to perform the same gesture: clean the sensors of the cameras that allow to observe what remains of the world. Why? It's a mystery for you to discover.

Pandora's Star, by Peter F. Hamilton

It is the year 2380. Humans have colonized no less than 600 planets that are now connected to each other. Individuals lead a peaceful and prosperous life, which they can extend over several centuries thanks to the rejuvenation process.

However, this quiet life is disturbed when an astronomer notices the disappearance of a star located light-years away. It is surrounded by a titanic force field that arouses some concern.

To reach it and find out if it poses a danger, an expedition aboard a ship, the Second Chance, is organized. This decision does not win everyone's approval, and voices are raised.

The Outer Zone, by Alain Damasio

This novel deals with the rebellion fomented by a group of dissidents in a completely sanitized world under control...

More recent than many other science fiction books, The Outer Zone brings a dose of renewal among science fiction books.

Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury

In Fahrenheit 451, reflection and critical thinking have no place. It is forbidden to own and read books. Worse still, a brigade of firefighters is tasked with burning found books. The main protagonist of the novel is a fireman pyromaniac, who gradually begins to dream of a different life and indulges in the pleasure of reading. Discovered, he will have to pay the price.

Planet of the Apes, by Pierre Boulle

Even if you are not familiar with the science fiction universe, there is a good chance that you have heard of the story of Planet of the Apes thanks to the various successful adaptations released in cinemas.

The book tells us the story of curious humans who seek to know if they have counterparts in the galaxy. During an expedition, they discover a planet that resembles theirs. But when they venture there, they find that monkeys live there. The encounter between the two species brings tension and adventures for both groups.

Visitors will have to prove their humanity in the face of these unique monkeys.

The Man in the High Castle, by Philip K. Dick

The Man in the High Castle belongs to the category of uchronies. It is a work of science fiction where History is rewritten from a specific moment.

Here, we are interested in the attempted murder of President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933. In this version, the murder takes place and triggers a series of upheavals. The attack on Pearl Harbor, the Battle of Stalingrad, the Allied landings all have outcomes different from those we know.

What ultimately happens and what becomes of this world? It's up to you to find out...

I Am Legend, by Richard Matheson

Warning: sensitive hearts, abstain. I Am Legend is a poignant story of loneliness set in a world where humans have been decimated by a virus. Gradually, the affected people have turned into creatures that feed on human blood.

In the book, the plot revolves around Robert Neville, the only surviving individual. His solitary and gloomy life is daily punctuated by the incessant attacks of the monsters now populating the world. Is this the only prospect for him?

DID YOU KNOW?

If you have seen the film adaptation with Will Smith, don't deprive yourself of this book. There are notable differences between the two works.

World War Z, by Max Brooks

In the world created by Max Brooks, the human race has nearly been wiped out due to the war of zombies.

Readers follow the journey of a survivor on a mission for the UN who travels the world to gather the testimonies of survivors. Unsurprisingly, the different stories he will learn during these encounters are all more edifying than the others.

The Ants, by Bernard Werber

The list of the best science fiction books would not be complete without The Ants.

This science fiction book invites readers to observe the world around us differently. How? By taking an interest in living beings present underground for more than a hundred million years: ants. Bernard Werber brilliantly fascinates us by meticulously depicting this unknown community. Cities, hierarchy, colonies, mercenaries, industrial production, and even weapons, expect to be surprised!

Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley

Do you want to discover the recipe for building a perfect world where happiness reigns? Aldous Huxley tells us the story of a world where each fetus is created with the aim of fulfilling a specific function in society.

We find, for example, the future Alphas, destined to form the elites, who receive more oxygen. The future Epsilons, on the other hand, are not treated the same. Destined to perform arduous tasks, their intellectual faculties are poorly developed.

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