I’m curious what users feel makes a great sci-fi story. What elements do you feel “make or break” the story specifically where sci-fi is concerned? For me, I really enjoyed the Expanse series, as it feels like there’s a sort of “believability” to it all. The authors make everything seem very realistic, even if some of the descriptions and physics are made up.
What is it about your favorite sci-fi books and shows that make them your favorites?
I wonder if this is why I haven’t enjoyed Dreaming Void or Pandora’s star as much as I thought I would. The focus definitely seems on the characters more than the world/science.
Meanwhile some of my favorite books involve exploring new worlds and delving deep into what they’re discovering: Aurora, Rendezvous with Rama, Long Earth, and the like.
