Mockingbird by Walter Tevis is Science Fiction You Must Read

October 30, 2015 | Posted in SCIENCE FICTION | By

"Mockingbird" by Walter Tevis.

In the 25th century, a robot wanders through the streets of a decaying New York City as mankind grows ever nearer to extinction. Those humans still alive exist in a state of near constant numbness and isolation, trained from youth to favor self-interests and internal thoughts over interpersonal relationships and all but the most trivial conversation…

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Buried in the “Sand” – Hugh Howey’s Disappointing Post-Apocalyptic World

October 12, 2015 | Posted in SCIENCE FICTION | By

Sand by Hugh Howey.

I recently read – more like devoured – author Hugh Howey’s “Silo Saga” books, an impressive trilogy that presented a truly unique post-apocalyptic vision of the future. I was so impressed by these books that I…

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