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In the mood for engineering / competence porn. What are your favourite novels / series? (sh.itjust.works)
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As an example, I love the Martian, and I think a lot of older books from authors like Asimov are heavily into engineering / competence porn. Other favs in this category include the standalone novel Rendezvous with Rama to leave you wishing for more, most of the Culture series for happy utopian vibes, Schlock Mercenary for humor, Dahak series for fun mindless popcorn.

Edit: I'm so happy to have found a replacement for r/books and the rest of them.

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[–] Semjaza@lemmynsfw.com 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I found the third book very weak, albiet with some interesting ideas.

Also, made it clear that he can't write women at all.

I found them overall fine to good, except the main character's chapters in the final 2/3rd of Book 3 which were just kinda bleh by the end.

Book 1 was strong idea explored well.

Book 2 felt good at the time, but I think feels weaker in hindsight but was some more interesting ideas.

[–] damnthefilibuster@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Most western sci-fi authors are shit at writing women. So I didn’t hold it against him. But sure, I can see how some people didn’t take to it.

To me, it was a beautiful series with loads of interesting and horrible twists and turns. The ending is sublime, to me.

[–] Semjaza@lemmynsfw.com 2 points 2 weeks ago

Most sci-fi authors who can't write women don't make them the symbolism laden protagonist of their trilogy's conclusion.

Not sure if I should give him points for effort there or not.

Despite my complaints, I do think it worth a read.