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Scifi that starts normal then goes cosmic (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 week ago by DSN9@lemmy.ml to c/books@lemmy.ml

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I really enjoy sci-fi that starts grounded in reality — that eases you in with a slow build, a sense of normalcy, before the shift. I love when the story begins in the everyday, then opens into something strange and vast. Think the beginning of The Matrix or Old Man’s War, perhaps? That kind of vibe. Any recommendations?

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[–] smuuthbrane@sh.itjust.works 15 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Three Body Problem. The first book builds up like that, and the next two just keep going. It's a wild ride.

[–] DSN9@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Yes- I've read them. Just found out about the 4th one; "The Redemption of Time," although it is fan fiction, even Liu Cixin recommended it, apparently made the author Baoshu an established writer.

[–] smuuthbrane@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 week ago

Oooh, I didn't know that existed. I'd better go find it, thanks for the tip!