Books by Justina Robson
“There are also parts of this book which are absolutely brutal, and parts that are running at that cutting edge of ‘indistinguishable from magic’ – that very, very high end of sci fi, the sort of thing that Banks worked with. But I think Robson is more interested in the genuine scientific logic of it; Banks was more interested in the social and the adventure side. I don’t think I’ve ever read anything else quite like it, it’s an amazing read, and it’s very, very affecting.” Read more...
The Best Hard Science Fiction Books
Adrian Tchaikovsky, Novelist
Interviews where books by Justina Robson 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.
