Books by Hal Clement
“The basic shtick is, there is a planet that’s a very weird shape, which means that the effective gravity of the planet varies depending on where you are – because your distance from the centre of the planet is varying. Humans can just about manage on the least gravitic parts of the planet, although it’s got a very hostile atmosphere. But the local species exist all over the planet. They are very flat, centipede-like creatures. So this is one case where Golden Age sci fi is delivering a really fascinating alien concept. You get a lot of sections of the book from the point of view of the aliens.” Read more...
The Best Hard Science Fiction Books
Adrian Tchaikovsky, Novelist
Interviews where books by Hal Clement were recommended
The Best Hard Science Fiction Books, recommended by Adrian Tchaikovsky
Hard science fiction books build fantastical worlds underpinned by rigorous science. This constraint actually provokes originality, explains multi-award winning author Adrian Tchaikovsky. He talks us through his five favourites, and shows how every sci-fi story exploring science must also explore politics, philosophy and humanity.
