The Basics Regarding Sci Fi Novels

By Kerri Stout


Science fiction is a popular style of writing that involves made up stories that are not based on factual or real events. Typically these involve settings in the future and science components, as well as space, technology, time travel and extraterrestrials. Sci fi novels might be called lit of ideas because it is so involved with exploring the possibilities of modern and future innovations. Writers of this genre might also explore morality, desire, identity, social structure and politics.

No single definition is used to describe this kind of writing. It includes numerous themes and sub-genres. Sci fi literature is often considered to be rational writing about fantasized futures that could actually occur in reality.

The genre itself is similar to fantasy. Still, it is different because its imaginary components are typically based on science. This is not true of all elements in science fiction stories, as some are based purely on imagination and hold no place in the sciences.

Usually the time of these novels is set in the future. There might be some placed in historical settings that go against what readers know to be true based on facts and records of history. Most stories are told in settings like subterranean Earth, outside worlds or even outer space. Mutants, humanoid robots, aliens and androids are just some of the characters that might be included in these novels.

The people in the novels might utilize teleportation devices, computers, ray guns and other types of technology that readers will be familiar with. Some scientific principles that are contradictory or new may be brought up in these books. Faster-than-light travel and communication, as well as wormholes are just a few examples. These stories often include new or different types of social and political systems.

Many characters in these stories have paranormal abilities. They might be able to teleport or control minds or dabble in telekinesis or telepathy. Often times the settings involve other dimensions or universes, as well as the travel between these. There are many different components characteristic of sci fi literature, which has been around for centuries.

There are many sub-genres, categories and related genres to be discussed when considering this style of writing. This type of literature is usually regarded as hard SF or soft SF. Hard SF refers to that which puts emphasis on getting accurate details, particularly when it comes to natural sciences. These may come close to describing potential realities that could come of advanced technology. There have been instances in which these literary predictions have come to pass. Then there is SF that is focused primarily on social science, which includes economics, psychology, political science, anthropology and sociology.

Time travel, apocalyptic, social science fiction, alternative history, post-apocalyptic, superhuman and military SF are several examples of sub-genres associated with this kind of writing. There are also many genres that are similar, such as horror fiction, mystery, fantasy, science fantasy and ci-fi. Many around the globe are fans of this style of literature and there are many authors who publish works within the genre.




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