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hihik
Posted 2013-05-27 2:30 PM (#5126)
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Location: Boston, MA		I dont do reviews well, but you guys should read him. I just read a couple of his novels (from '50s! you know, when madmen is happening!) and the writing, ideas and story flow are just amazing. i thought Asimov was a good representative of the golden age and maybe in terms of vastness of ideas he is but Sturgeon beats the c**p out of him in literary writing department. i never 'enjoyed' the reading part of sci-fi reading as much before. do read him.
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justifiedsinner
Posted 2013-05-28 10:50 AM (#5130 - in reply to #5126)
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You're right - a far better writer than Asimov. Known more for his short stories which is probably why he didn't get as much recognition.

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Posted 2013-05-29 12:00 AM (#5137 - in reply to #5130)
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Location: Dallas, Texas		I've not read any Sturgeon yet but have always intended to.  Perhaps I should start with More Than Human?  It's on 6 best of lists.  Other recommendations?
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hihik
Posted 2013-05-29 6:08 AM (#5139 - in reply to #5126)
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Location: Boston, MA		More Than Human is heralded as his best work. I read Dreaming Jewels and Cosmic Rape - loved it. Reading Venus Plus X now.
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justifiedsinner
Posted 2013-05-29 11:40 AM (#5141 - in reply to #5126)
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More than Human is a wonderful novel. His novellas are also very good. The Joyous Invasions is excellent.
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Posted 2013-11-28 3:43 AM (#5791 - in reply to #5126)
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If you can find it, you HAVE to read "Killdozer": one the best SF short stories I've ever read.
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Fried Egg
Posted 2014-06-17 5:58 AM (#7958 - in reply to #5126)
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I would recommend starting with a collection of his short stories. I've picked up various random old 70's papback collections of his and they've all been very good. I looked at the contents of this collection and it contains many of his great stories so would make for an excellent introduction to his work.

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