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Dune
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Omits some common genre staples to create a unique world
It's one of the very rare science fiction books (especially ones set in a far away future) that doesn't include robots or computers.
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Later books weren't finished by the original author
The original author, Frank Herbert, died after finishing the first few books. His son Brian Herbert and co author Kevin J. Anderson have since finished the series based on his scribblings, notes, and voice memos. A gargantuan task. The result can be a bit "weird" at times, but they have done an amazing job finishing the books.
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Huge scope
The book covers topics such as ecology, politics, religion, humanism and war and touches on subjects like artificial intelligence, gender dynamics, nuclear weapons, architecture, engineering, heroism and many many more. All of these aspects are intertwined and executed on a grand scale.
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Cult book
This is an old series, several video games have been inspired by this book. Dune, Dune 2, dune 2000 and more.
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Complex and unique ecology
Dune is one of the first sci-fi books to have as detailed fictional ecology that plays a big part in the overall story.
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The Discworld Series
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Funny like hell
Terry Pratchett has a way of putting every day situations into new contexts that makes you laugh.
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A complete universe
The books are (while not exactly based on each other) adding each a new facet to the imagined world of the Discworld.
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Consistent and well thought-out
Diskworld runs by its own rules, which sir Pratchett managed to describe and abide by. The whole thing is extremely hilarious and absurd while at the same time managing to be completely logical.
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Highly intertextual
There is an incredible amount of references to books/films/music/pop culture/historical events and figures/whatever else you can think of. Some of them are quite obvious, some you might get only a few years after reading the book - when you learn some small random tidbit of history or watch a particular scene in the movie. It's not only extremely enjoyable but also makes you feel proud when you suddenly connect the dots and figure out some obscure reference.
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Flowers For Algernon
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Makes you think
The book has a take on the subjection of mental capacity (intelligence) and gives you lots of food for thought.
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A Science Fiction Classic
A Classic in Science Fiction. Most S.F. readers know the book.
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Emotional end
The end is very emotional.
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The Demon Cycle
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Brilliant, richly detailed world
The author build a world where demons arise each night and the only way to save yourself from them is by drawing wards.
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Unfinished
One more book is set to be released in 2016/2017 to complete the demon cycle series.
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Epic story
A young scribe's life is about to change,. a small simple story that turns very grand very fast, with epic plot twists along the way. If you haven't read books by Peter V Brett before, I can highly recommend this series.
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The ONE Thing
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Great approach for those who are easily overwhelmed
Having a long to-do list can be overwhelming for some, and can cause people to jump back in forth between tasks hoping to get through the list faster. The ONE Thing teaches the flaws with multitasking and emphasizes the importance of focus for increasing productivity.
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Impractical message
The author dismisses the idea of a work-life balance, calling it a lie. This book is mostly beneficial for those who don't mind sacrificing their life outside of work for more productivity in the office.
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Challenges you to question the importance of your tasks
The authors challenge the idea that all tasks are of equal importance. They encourage you to question the tasks you feel need to be accomplished, allowing you to focus on the tasks that are more important.
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Pre-marked points throughout the book
The author has marked different points throughout the book for emphasis by underlining some key points in what looks like pencil. This can be distracting as your eyes immediately jump to the emphasized lines.
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Ideal for those in business/management
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The Wheel of Time
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A diverse cast of main and side characters bring the world to life
Starting with the main character, Rand, and his two friends, Matt and Perrin, the cast of this series continues to grow throughout the books as the events of the story have far-reaching effects. All of these characters are written very well, with deep personalities and realistic flaws, and feel like real people.
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Wheel of Time is a very long series
With 14 books, many long in their own right, this is a very long series and the middle books in the series can get a bit dry as the politics of this world take a front seat in the build up to the finale.
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Incredibly detailed world building
Across 14 books author Robert Jordon builds an amazing world full of interesting places, people, and events.
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Steelheart
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Creative
Very creative, unique, and well thought out
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Fast paced
The book is fast paced and always exciting
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Series
It's a series so there's more to read
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Good detail
A very detailed book
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DragonCrown War Cycle
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Epic and thrilling story
Stackpole begins with a prelude, The Dark Glory War, very much in the vein of what the Hobbit is to the Lord of the Rings. It is left on a cliffhanger for you to immediately desire to read the trilogy: Fortress Draconis, When Dragons Rage, and The Grand Crusade.
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No more books
There are not more books in this fantastic world.
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Classic fantasy reimagined
Stackpole has created a world with the breadth and depth of Tolkien, that takes the reader on a world saving adventure that included men, elves, dragons, wizards, and some original fantasy races and creatures that are a breath of fresh air to such a large genre.
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Incredible author
Michael A Stackpole is an incredible author that has written books for Star Wars, Battletech, Shadowrun, World of Warcraft and many other licensed IPs. This is one of his original creations and is a fantastic prelude and trilogy that anyone can get into.
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