Looking for new-to-me scifi/fantasy with compelling non-human characters - Page 3

BlackVoid · 12-12-2011, 10:46 AM

Liz Williams:
- Banner of Souls
- Empire of Bones

http://www.amazon.com/Banner-Souls-L.../dp/0553586769

Both are pretty good with alien characters in main roles.

BlackVoid · 12-12-2011, 10:59 AM

Vernon Vinge - Deepness trilogy is also excellent
A Fire Upon the Deep
A Deepness in the Sky
Children Of The Sky

miguel1626 · 12-12-2011, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackVoid

Vernon Vinge - Deepness trilogy is also excellent
A Fire Upon the Deep
A Deepness in the Sky
Children Of The Sky

Seconded!

I'm currently reading A Deepness in the Sky, and his aliens can be fascinating (not to mention the fact that his human cultures are pretty good too).

Hatgirl · 12-12-2011, 07:17 PM

I read "Black on Black" by K.D. Wentworth the other day. Very good - an alien raised by humans finally finds others of his species.

ccowie · 12-12-2011, 10:19 PM

I'll echo Left Hand of Darkness and the Uplift Series.

The best I can think of with the mix you're looking for is Perdido Street Station by China Meiville.

morriss003 · 12-13-2011, 01:30 AM

Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov with the greatest robot ever.

jbcohen · 12-13-2011, 10:16 AM

Dragon Lance, see the Heros of the Lance.

Victoria · 12-16-2011, 09:41 PM

I just finished the four Eragon / Inheritance books, and really enjoyed them.

taosaur · 12-17-2011, 05:57 PM

I think it's been mentioned, but I just started the Ringworld audiobook, and I'm really enjoying the alien characters so far.

Codetoad13 · 12-20-2011, 11:41 AM

I would recommend any of Hal Clements' books.

Mission of Gravity
Needle
Through the eye of a Needle
Iceworld

He does a great job of making interesting aliens.

Apache · 12-20-2011, 02:55 PM

Icerigger trilogy by Alan Dean Foster.
Or his Founding of the Commonwealth Trilogy.
Apache

Solitaire1 · 12-25-2011, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by morriss003

Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov with the greatest robot ever.

To add to this, I'd recommend Asimov's entire Elij Bailey series (see this Wikipedia link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_Asimov#Mysteries).

A novel I'd recommend is "Virtual Girl" by Amy Thomson. The lead character is an A.I. created as a companion for her inventor.

banjomike · 12-25-2011, 08:55 AM

Try Agent of Vega by James H. Schmitz, from Baen Free Library

http://www.webscription.net/s-89-jam...rerFilterID=0&

amongst others you can read about the alien, Zamm, who hates baddies with a passion that is a real joy in this politically correct time.

Ninjalawyer · 12-25-2011, 10:02 AM

I'd recommend Neal Asher's Polity novels for interesting non-human characters. The main character is human, an agent of a government entirely made up of AIs. The AIs in the books direct much of the action and are by far more interesting than most of Asher's human characters. Gridlinked is the first book in that series if you're interested.

flipreads · 12-26-2011, 02:48 AM

Have you tried The Stories of Ibis by Hiroshi Yamamoto?

12-12-2011, 10:46 AM	#31
BlackVoid Evangelist Posts: 415 Karma: 510423 Join Date: Nov 2006 Device: Sony PRS-505	Liz Williams: - Banner of Souls - Empire of Bones http://www.amazon.com/Banner-Souls-L.../dp/0553586769 Both are pretty good with alien characters in main roles. Last edited by BlackVoid; 12-13-2011 at 03:49 AM.

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BlackVoid Evangelist Posts: 415 Karma: 510423 Join Date: Nov 2006 Device: Sony PRS-505	Vernon Vinge - Deepness trilogy is also excellent A Fire Upon the Deep A Deepness in the Sky Children Of The Sky

12-12-2011, 07:17 PM	#34
Hatgirl Addict Posts: 296 Karma: 955301 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Sony PRS-300, Sony PRS-T2, Kindle (7th Gen)	I read "Black on Black" by K.D. Wentworth the other day. Very good - an alien raised by humans finally finds others of his species.

12-12-2011, 10:19 PM	#35
ccowie Hiding with an ereader Posts: 391 Karma: 3987376 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kitchener Ontario Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Sony PRS 950, Ipad 2, PRS 350	I'll echo Left Hand of Darkness and the Uplift Series. The best I can think of with the mix you're looking for is Perdido Street Station by China Meiville.

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morriss003 Evangelist Posts: 438 Karma: 3409790 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maui Device: kindle	Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov with the greatest robot ever.

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jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,032 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Where am I? Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition and a Samsung S24 Ultra	Dragon Lance, see the Heros of the Lance.

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Victoria Wizard Posts: 1,017 Karma: 19767610 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nova Scotia Canada Device: ipad, Kindle PW, Kobo Clara; iphone 7	I just finished the four Eragon / Inheritance books, and really enjoyed them.

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taosaur intelligent posterior Posts: 1,562 Karma: 21295618 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ohiopolis Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2, Samsung S8, Lenovo Tab 3 Pro	I think it's been mentioned, but I just started the Ringworld audiobook, and I'm really enjoying the alien characters so far.

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Codetoad13 Member Posts: 22 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Kindle Touch	I would recommend any of Hal Clements' books. Mission of Gravity Needle Through the eye of a Needle Iceworld He does a great job of making interesting aliens.

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Apache Readaholic Posts: 5,280 Karma: 90000484 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Georgia Device: Surface Pro 6 / Galaxy Tab A 8"	Icerigger trilogy by Alan Dean Foster. Or his Founding of the Commonwealth Trilogy. Apache

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banjomike Addict Posts: 319 Karma: 397404 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Device: PRS-505,DSlibris,nook Glow & HD+,Tab S2,Moon+,Clara,Clara Colour	Try Agent of Vega by James H. Schmitz, from Baen Free Library http://www.webscription.net/s-89-jam...rerFilterID=0& amongst others you can read about the alien, Zamm, who hates baddies with a passion that is a real joy in this politically correct time.

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12-25-2011, 10:02 AM	#44
Ninjalawyer Guru Posts: 826 Karma: 18573626 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Touch, Nexus 7 (2013)	I'd recommend Neal Asher's Polity novels for interesting non-human characters. The main character is human, an agent of a government entirely made up of AIs. The AIs in the books direct much of the action and are by far more interesting than most of Asher's human characters. Gridlinked is the first book in that series if you're interested.

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flipreads Connoisseur Posts: 99 Karma: 433632 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: iPad	Have you tried The Stories of Ibis by Hiroshi Yamamoto?