2/26/2014

Sci Fi Novels Entertain And Challenge

By Leticia Jensen


The ideas in sci fi novels often come from the cutting edge developments in medicine, technology and other spheres. They are presented in such a way that they challenge the reader to look at change and what it could mean but at the same time the stories are intriguing and entertaining. Unfamiliar scenarios lift us above our daily concerns and carry us away. At the same time, they can change the way we think about our world.

Genetic engineering is just one of the ideas being written about today. Many themes revolve around human beings whose physical and mental capabilities have been enhanced in some way. One of the issues addressed is whether these abilities are used for good or evil and how this affects those around them.

Speculation about the future is common and we are presented with many different scenarios. Some of these new worlds expose us to the problems in our world such as pollution and in these worlds, solutions have been found. In others apocalyptic visions of the future are presented. We may be made aware of issues like class and gender by being shown extreme examples.

As technology advances so rapidly, it provides much new material for authors and themes change. Robots were a much beloved topic, popularized by Isaac Asimov, and many people still enjoy reading his books. He made us think about ethics and laws regarding artificial intelligence. Social media is an avenue that is sure to provide themes and plots for years to come.

Today there are many books written that defy being labelled. They cannot be called pure science fiction because scientific theories are not used in believable ways. However, they do not fall totally into the genre of fantasy either. Fantasy is a genre that has become increasingly popular and often includes elements of other genres, particularly science fiction.

Some of these books reveal other worlds in such intricate detail that they fill your head completely and take you away for a time from your daily struggles. In the past Jules Verne and H. G. Wells both succeeded in doing this. However, the science fiction of yesterday often becomes the reality of today and writers are always on the look out for new ideas.

Medical breakthroughs have also provided an endless supply of ideas for these books. This presents us with all sorts of possibilities in the future, such as people who can heal themselves from any injury, robotic limbs that cannot be distinguished from real ones and diseased organs that are easily replaced by ones grown in laboratories.

There is an enormous variety of science fiction books available today, covering just about every topic under the sun. Even if you have never read any books in this genre before, now may be the time to start. For fans, new books are being written all the time and are often conveniently categorized together on a site. Some of the reviews written by avid fans are enticing and can give you a good idea of whether a particular book will appeal to you.




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