Can These 5 Sci-Fi Books Break a Reading Slump?

The main character, Lynn, is flawed, but written with a layered complexity that generates an intrigue and empathy in the reader. I also enjoyed the supporting cast as I feel like all of the characters were written with unique voices and mannerisms.

I've read Wild Seed, which I was mixed on, and Dawn, which I enjoyed quite a lot.

Fortunately, I think it pays off at the end as I was emotionally invested in the outcome of this book. But ultimately, I don't really think of this as a science fiction book.

I think most aspects of this book were well executed, but they never quite elicited the emotional impact that I was looking for, and I know that it had on some people. Overall, I enjoyed it and would put it just a notch below Dawn.

But I read Ring First and loved it, so there you go.

The first being Roadside Picnic, which I enjoyed a lot, especially the parts that take place in the zone.

This was a bit of a disappointment for me, especially after how much I enjoyed The Lathe of Heaven. I gave The Dispossessed a 5 out of 10.

The left hand of darkness didn't fully work for me, but I really liked the lathe of heaven.

The left hand of darkness didn't fully work for me, but I really liked the lathe of heaven.

The dialogue was witty, the stakes were high, and there was a concept here that I think I will remember for the rest of my life. This is exactly the type of thing that I'm looking for when it comes to space opera.

I've read Wild Seed, which I was mixed on, and Dawn, which I enjoyed quite a lot.