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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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[–] deadbeef79000@lemmy.nz 10 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Greg Bear is a master of that style.

Eon especially when paired with Eternity its sequel.

Forge of God and Anvil of Stars.

[–] Hugin@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I always like the first 100 or so pages and the last 100 pages of his books. The middle is always such a slog to get through.

[–] deadbeef79000@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 week ago

Hmm. I'd never really thought about that before and totally agree.