Weeping Atlas Cedars: Science Fiction Themes: A Case Study

Friday, May 21, 2010

Science Fiction Themes: A Case Study

By Cthulhu, Destroyer of Worlds

Nebula- and Hugo-winning novels that I have reviewed so far and the themes they explore, arranged into a lovely chart.

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3 comments:

Lord John Whorfin said...: Excellent chart!

You pretty much have all the bases covered. Even snakes. My only addition would be "artificial intelligences" - not sure how many on your current list have them, though. At least A Fire Upon the Deep. And Neuromancer when you get around to that one.

Also, I think you can probably add A Fire Upon the Deep in the "Genetic Modification" column - -- were'nt those guys on the surfboards all sort of programmed from the start?; Mon May 24, 11:29:00 AM CDT
Cthulhu, Destroyer of Worlds said...: That's a good question about those tree guys on surfboards, little itty bitty buddy. I don't know if they were genetically modified so much as given machinery to enhance their long-term memories. I'm going to need to check back on that one for the next chart update.

Excellent point about the artificial intelligences. Neuromancer is indeed coming soon...; Mon May 24, 01:07:00 PM CDT
Eve's Apple said...: A Destroyer of Worlds who ALSO makes lovely charts! Delightful and practical!; Tue Jun 22, 11:22:00 AM CDT

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