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sci-fi series recommendation (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 month ago by spacehedgehog@lemmy.world to c/books@lemmy.world
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I've finished the "Old Man's War" series from John Scalzi. It was great!

Can you recommend any other good sci-fi series playing in space for my next read?

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[–] EyeBeam@literature.cafe 6 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I usually like Niven and Pournelle's stuff, and particularly recommend The Mote in God's Eye for a great first contact encounter. There's a sequel The Gripping Hand which is not as great, but still worth the read.

[–] Kirk@startrek.website 1 points 1 month ago

I really liked The Gripping Hand though I agree it's difficult to reach the level of excellence that is The Mote in God’s Eye.

[–] elephantium@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

I frequently end up saying "On the third hand...or on the Gripping hand, as the Moties would say..."