Thursday 20 December 2012

Enjoy The Best Science Fiction Ebooks

By Brandi Little


The best science fiction eBooks are written in such a way that they do not only entertain but challenge the mind as well. They deal with new concepts and ideas in a context which is different to our present reality. This difference may be technological or something else but what it does is allow us to see things from another perspective.

These novels provide an arena in which we can explore the implications of scientific advances and envision the future. An issue such as the organic development of artificial intelligence is one of the popular themes. The increasing online connectivity of humans and lack of actual contact is also a hot topic.

Much of this genre attempts to address all the age-old questions. It provides an avenue for exploring even the most controversial new ideas and possible futures. We are told stories about what could happen if we allowed technological advances to go too far and take over our lives. We inhabit worlds where ecological changes have caused devastation. However, we are also offered a future where the changes bring hope.

It is difficult to define this genre and there have been many debates about this over the years. Some fans feel that unless scientific theories are addressed in a believable manner and logical explanations are given, a book does not belong to the genre. Others accept that boundaries between the different genres are not so easily defined. The line between science and fantasy is often blurred.

Apart from exploring the future effects of changes on our world, these novels provide the perfect escapism. We are temporarily lifted out of our mundane existence and transported into other worlds which do not exist. Jules Verne and H. G. Wells were among the first authors to achieve this. Since then millions of novels have been set in the future, in space, in different worlds, universes and dimensions.

The novels of today often deal with more complex issues than those of yesterday as science and technology progress at a frightening rate. Some fans still love reading the old stories and there will always be a place for them. However, with the development of the internet and the whole process of publication changing, there has also been a change in how and what people read. More people are able to publish their works and reach a bigger audience.

With the proliferation of material available, it may be difficult to make choices as to what to read. The novels people tend to enjoy most are those that are not purely about ideas. They still have to have characters who people can relate to and care about as well as good plots.

The best science fiction eBooks are available on the internet. Publishing in this way allows overhead costs to be kept down and a wider audience to be reached. If you have always felt that this genre is not for you because you feel that the subject matter is too difficult, read some of the reviews written about current books available and you may just change your mind. If you are a serious fan on the lookout for a new book or author to feed your obsession, you are sure to find one to whet your appetite.




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