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20 books · Science Fiction

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    Harvest

    Evan currie

    ~6 h 30 min book

    Dive into 'Harvest' by Evan Currie, a thrilling tale of space exploration, military strategy, and moral dilemmas in a richly imagined universe.

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    The Machine Stops

    EM Forster

    4.0(14)~1 h 20 min book2008

    Discover E.M. Forster's 'The Machine Stops', a chilling novella on technology's impact on humanity and the essence of human connection.

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    THE GIVER

    LOIS LOWRY

    4.0(322)~3 h 10 min book1993

    Discover the profound journey of Jonas in 'The Giver' as he challenges conformity in a dystopian society. A must-read for young adults!

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    chordata and non-chordata

    ibrahim damey

    ~6 h book

    Discover the diversity of Chordata and Non-Chordata in Ibrahim Damey's comprehensive guide for students and researchers in zoology.

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    1984

    George Orwell

    ~6 h book

    Dive into George Orwell's '1984', a chilling tale of totalitarianism, rebellion, and the quest for truth in a controlled society.

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    brave new world

    aldous huxley

    4.0(482)~4 h 20 min book1932

    Dive into Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, a gripping dystopian novel about conformity, control, and the quest for individuality in a tech-driven society.

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    The Handmaid’s Tale

    Margaret Atwood

    4.0(136)~6 h book1985

    Explore Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale, a gripping tale of oppression, resistance, and the fight for women's rights in a totalitarian society.

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    electric dreams

    philip k dick

    ~5 h book

    Explore reality and identity in 'Electric Dreams', a collection of thought-provoking stories by Philip K. Dick, adapted into a hit TV series.

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    Caves of steel

    Isaac Asimov

    4.3(29)1953

    Explore Asimov's Caves of Steel, where detective Elijah Baley uncovers murder, prejudice, and coexistence between humans and robots in a dystopian future.

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    Kaptain

    Jon Reskind

    ~6 h 30 min book

    Explore Kaptain's tumultuous journey through addiction, love, and betrayal in Jon Reskind's captivating tale of self-discovery and moral ambiguity.

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    DELETE

    David Lasaine

    ~10 min book

    Explore privacy, identity, and digital consequences in David Lasaine's thrilling novel, DELETE. A must-read for tech-savvy suspense lovers!

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    The Wall

    John Lanchester

    ~6 h 30 min book2019

    Explore John Lanchester's gripping dystopian novel, 'The Wall,' where a young guard confronts isolation and moral dilemmas in a climate-ravaged world.

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    Project Hail Mary

    Andy Weir

    4.5(184)~9 h 10 min book2021

    Join astronaut Ryland Grace in Andy Weir's 'Project Hail Mary' as he battles to save Earth and confronts an alien species in a gripping tale of resilience.

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    this alien shore

    c.s. friedman

    ~6 h 40 min book2000

    Explore C.S. Friedman’s 'This Alien Shore'—a gripping sci-fi tale of Kira, a young woman with alien powers navigating political intrigue.

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    Never Let Me Go

    Kazuo Ishiguro

    ~6 h book

    Explore Kazuo Ishiguro's dystopian novel Never Let Me Go: a haunting story of clones, love, and identity. Summary, themes, quotes, and more.

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    Flowers for Algernon

    Daniel Keyes

    ~6 h book

    A detailed summary of Flowers for Algernon, including themes, characters, quotes, and FAQs. Explore the story of Charlie Gordon and its enduring impact.

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    Fahrenheit 451

    Ray Bradbury

    ~4 h book

    Explore Ray Bradbury's classic dystopian novel Fahrenheit 451: plot summary, key themes, characters, quotes, and FAQs. A must-read for fans of dystopian…

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    أجوان

    ~6 h book

    Discover 'أجوان', a poignant novel exploring identity, love, and human relationships in a rich cultural setting. Join Ajwan on her self-discovery journey.

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    Slaughterhouse-Five

    Kurt Vonnegut

    ~5 h 30 min book

    Explore Kurt Vonnegut's anti-war classic Slaughterhouse-Five: summary, themes, characters, and FAQs. Understand the time-traveling story of Billy Pilgrim.

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    Slaughter house - five

    Kurt Vonnegut

    4.2(259)~4 h 40 min book1956

    Explore Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut: a non-linear anti-war novel about Billy Pilgrim, time travel, and the Dresden firebombing. Summary, themes…

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