Best Science Fiction Book Summaries

Futures, technology, space and dystopias: the plots and the big questions each science fiction book asks.

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2084

~4 h 40 min book2017

Explore Boualem Sansal's '2084', a gripping tale of freedom, identity, and the quest for truth in a repressive Islamic regime.

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NAKSHATRALOKER DEBATATMA

narayan sanyal

নারায়ণ সান্যালের 'নক্ষত্রলোকের দেবতাত্মা' উপন্যাসে মানব মন ও সমাজের জটিলতা, ধর্মীয় বিশ্বাস ও সম্পর্কের কূটনীতি আবিষ্কার করুন।

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Herba negra

Macip Garzón

~6 h book

Descubre 'Herba negra' de Macip Garzón, una novela que explora la conexión entre identidad, memoria y naturaleza en un entorno rural cautivador.

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Hingher math

~3 h 20 min book

Explore 'Hingher Math', a comprehensive guide to higher mathematics, covering calculus, linear algebra, and real-life applications.

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Hsc higher math অন্তরীকরণ

~20 h book

Explore 'HSC Higher Math অন্তরীকরণ' for comprehensive insights into integration theory and techniques, tailored for Bangladeshi HSC students.

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Unwind

Neal Shusterman

4.1(39)~6 h 40 min book2007

Explore the chilling world of 'Unwind', where children face surgical removal of organs. A gripping tale of morality and survival awaits!

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Ceux qui sauront

Pierre bordage

~9 h 30 min book2008

Découvrez 'Ceux qui sauront' de Pierre Bordage, un roman de science-fiction sur les crises écologiques et l'espoir de rédemption.

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Vilma Kadlečková

Vilma Kadlečková

Objevte fascinující život a dílo Vilmy Kadlečkové, jedné z nejvýznamnějších postav české literatury v její autobiografii.

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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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Noční schůzka

Robert Sheckley

~45 min book

Objevte fascinující svět Roberta Sheckleye v 'Noční schůzka', kde detektiv zkoumá vraždu a lidskou psychologii v technologickém pokroku.

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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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10th class mathematic

M.jafran

~7 h 30 min book

Discover key math concepts for 10th graders in M. Jafran's book. Explore algebra, geometry, and more with clear examples and solved questions.

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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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