I must really be ANCIENT (65). I got hooked on SF in 6th grade by Robert Heinleins "Red Planet". I have read every book he has written at least twice. The MASTERPIECE "STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND" OVER 10 TIMES. I have copies of everything he ever wrote, even posthumously. I've gone through 4 copies of SiaSL. I have formed my personal philosohy from his thoughts. I have just discovered "ENDER'S GAME. I have gotten and read all 10 of the series. I am awaitng the fifth BEAN book and Xmas book (although I found out too late it stinks) too. This series has BLOWN ME AWAY!!!!! The only thing I can compare it to, is the stories of Lazaras Long or the whole future History Series
Posted by millernumber1 (Member # 9894) on :
Wait, A War of Gifts doesn't stink!
Posted by FoolishTook (Member # 5358) on :
Welcome to post-Ender's Game-awareness. And welcome to Hatrack!
Posted by Jake (Member # 206) on :
Welcome to Hatrack! What other SF authors have you particularly liked? What did you think of Spider Robinson's attempt to match Heinlein's voice in Vairable Star?
Posted by choo2chk (Member # 12705) on :
Spider Robinson(who I thought was really RAH's son) was my #2 until I discovered Ender and OSC. Next David Gerrold-- although I won't live long enough to finish the "CHTORR" series dammit! Of course "THE RIVERWORLD SERIES" Phil Jose Farmer Next a bunch of SIGNENT and BALLETINE authors. I haven't got excited over anyone in the past 20/ 30 years Oh yeah John Varley especialy "THUNDER -Series", I never answered your question NOBODY but Spider could have done it any better.
Posted by DustinDopps (Member # 12640) on :
We all love Ender, but don't discount Card's other books. The Alvin Maker series is also incredible, Treason is one of my favorites, and Pastwatch is awesome.
Posted by millernumber1 (Member # 9894) on :
Don't forget Enchantment, The Lost Gate, and Magic Street (just to get a full idea of OSC's considerable breadth)!
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