[net.sf-lovers] BEST SCI FI POLL< WITH EXAMPLES

knf@druxo.UUCP (FricklasK) (10/11/85)

I have gotten queries as to my categories for best SF, so I am reposting
With examples. (I got my numbering right this time, too.)

I would like to compile a list of the best SF and Fantasy novels, as well
as opinions for the best first SF novel to read.  If all you sf-netters
out there would reply to the following questions, I will compile stats
and post them to the net in about 3 weeks (that's usually how long it
takes for both message and reply to get everywhere and getread by anyone   
interested.) 

   1) Best "hard" SF novel?  
      (EXAMPLE: Dune)

   2) Best "avant-garde"  or "new" SF novel? 
      (EXAMPLE: The Cyberiad by Satnislaw Lem)

   3) Best "action" SF novel?
      (EXAMPLE: The Shape Changer by Keith Laumer)

   4) Best fantasy novel?
      (EXAMPLE: Lord of the Rings)

   5) Best First novel?
      (EXAMPLE: The Time Machine by H.G.Wells)

   6) Best of all the above? (or another, if it doesn't fit into any
      of those categories)
      (EXAMPLE: Book of the New Sun Trilogy by Gene Wolfe)

Note: you can give more than 1 answer to any of the above questions, 
      but they'll get only 1/2 a vote each (for 2, 1/3 for 3, etc.)
Please give title, author's name, and if you know it, the year and 
  publisher.   If you can't remember the author or the exact title, 
  I'll try to guess, and will send you mail to confirm.

Thanks in advance, 


    '`'`
    Ken
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