I write science fiction. Everyone who knows me knows that.
It’s also very true that in order to write well, one must also read well. So I’m
always really interested when I come across those “Top 100” lists around the
web. Some of them seem a bit dodgy, like when they name a book at one position
and then its entire series at another. But there are other lists. Some voted by
tens of thousands of readers. Some listing the Hugo Award winners since itsinception. I think I should pay attention to those lists. I’m ashamed to admit
I’ve only read about 20% of both the Hugo list and the Top 100 SF. So I’m going to do something about that, and
I’ll take you along for the ride if you stick around. I want to take note of my
impressions, the things I notice as a writer, the things I can learn from them—and
who knows, maybe I’ll come across common concept types, themes and qualities. Crack
the Hugo Code. Yeah, sounds good.
3 comments:
I've read nine of the NPR list (and seen another 11 as movies). There's some on that list that I personally wouldn't class as Sci-fi (like Handmaid's Tale, The Crystal Cave, or Outlander).
And where was Dune?
Should be a great ride Grace. I scored 35 of the NPR list & I've seen a few more as films. The list does includes fantasy as well as sci-fi and also some older classics.
I look forward to hearing about your discoveries.
Iola - Dune was in the top row (no 4).
Only one from Hugo and 21 from the other. Lots to read, I guess. There were a few I almost claimed until I realised I'd only seen the movie. Can't wait to hear whT you recommend.
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