lundi 26 septembre 2016

The Most Interesting Alien Encounter Novel

By Brian Robinson


Novels based on alien invasion are centered on people. An alien encounter novel featuring wild animals or birds fighting each other is a rare find. The plot is about retaliatory attacks, astronauts who encountered aliens and surprise attacks from unknown forces. The motive of the attack is usually to enslave. These novels feature heroes and heroines tasked with rescuing or protecting humanity.

Enders Game is the work of Scott Orson and hit the shelves in 1985. When the book was being released, most people knew very little about space compared to what is known today. The classic sci-fi release remains popular today because of the violent encounters and heroism by the children involved. The children are attacked when training at a space station. It has won both the Nebula and Hugo awards.

Starship Troopers was released in 1959 and remains relevant to-date. It is a response to criticism for political views on nuclear tests made at the time. The author, Heinlein was attacked for his support of nuclear tests carried out by his government. He created this book in response. Little did he know it would be a classic in the sci-fi category.

Childhood Ends was likely inspired by events towards the end of World War II. At this time, there were a lot of blimps floating over London. The narrative involves friendly Overlords who help to resolve all conflicts and in the process end all wars on earth. They help to create a single government that rules the entire world. The problem is that they work from their space ships and have refused to reveal their origin. This misunderstanding is what causes conflict.

The War of Worlds is considered a forerunner to all other novels written in this category. It was in fact sometimes classified as scientific romance. The author finds it fun to obliterate his neighborhood and in fact succeeds. He describes the killing to a friend as eccentric and painful. The book came out in 1898 and continues to baffle readers especially in the way an entire neighborhood is destroyed.

The Mote in Gods Eye falls into the futuristic category despite its release in 1974. The author envisions a 3016 where The Second Empire of Man has conquered the world. Man shuttles between thousands of stars under his watch at supersonic speed using Anderson Drive. There is no fear about extraterrestrial invasion until one of his ships returns with a dead alien. He has to send an expedition to find out more about this life. The reader will enjoy the search.

Spin is an endearing sci-fi marvel. Its incorporation of the latest scientific discoveries explains why the book is loved. It opens with the scene of a boy watching in fascination as a star passes by. Man has conquered the moon and sun but tides remain a mystery. Wilson Robert delivers the story with incredible ingenuity in this 2006 release.

The Day of Triffids is the 1951 work of Wyndham John. It remains an outstanding title among the post-apocalyptic titles. A large part of the world population goes blind after a comet shower. The responsibility to run the world now rests with the few who can still see. They also have triffids, some mobile and carnivorous weeds, to fight.




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