I rarely write reviews on the books I’ve read. But sometimes I get the urge to create a list of the best ones. This list is subjective, and it’s definitely not complete—there’s surely something I’ve forgotten. I tried my best to avoid spoilers. So, here’s my list of the best in science fiction and other fantastical genres.
James Corey, The Expanse series
This is an amazing series. There’s a continuous chain of events, but each novel stands on its own as a complete work. It’s been a long time since I’ve come across such solid science fiction. The world is incredibly well thought out, particularly the relationships between people within the Solar System. They have started to consider themselves different races: Martians, Earthers, and the inhabitants of the Asteroid Belt. There’s hatred, contempt, codependency, and a fragile peace between them. Against this backdrop, an external enemy emerges—one that isn’t immediately obvious, and internal forces try to use it to their own advantage…
It’s very rare for an author (or authors) to manage to keep an entire series interesting, but this is one of those cases.
Not too long ago, the books were adapted into a TV series. I haven’t watched it yet, but I’ve heard it falls short of the books, with the storytelling altered to suit cinematic needs.
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