11 science fiction novels of the XXI century, which is worth reading

World Society for the Science Fiction year counts readers and voice calls at the end of the year the best fiction works. Prize winners of the award "Hugo" - one of the most prestigious in the genre. Layfhaker gathered all the novels of the century, which have been awarded prizes and have time to go out in Russian.

1. "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman

Released: 2001.

Genre: Fantasy.

What is this book about: Phlegmatic big man by the name of Shadow released from prison and immediately falls into the epicenter of supernatural events. Pagan gods from all over the world come to the United States under the guise of ordinary people to decide their fate. They weaken their age comes to an end under the onslaught of new technologies. But the ancient deity was not willing to concede. Coming storm, and Shadow awaits an important role.

In 2017 the long-awaited start teleekranizatsiya "American Gods" on the Starz channel.

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2. "Paladin of Souls", Lois McMaster Bujold

Released: 2003.

Genre: Fantasy.

What is this book about"Paladin of Souls" continues the story of the Queen of Ista, a secondary character of the novel "The Curse of Chalion". Therefore, the sequel should be read after reading the first book.

The action takes place in a fictional world similar to ours in the Middle Ages, but with magic and fantastic creatures. Having experienced the cruelty of the local people and the gods, Ista a pilgrimage to heal wounds. But this way will not be easy.

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3. "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell," Susanna Clarke

Released: 2004.

Genre: Fantasy.

What is this book aboutAlternative England, XIX century. For many years the magic issyakshey believe, wizards become parodies of the past itself. But everything changes the appearance of two practicing magicians.

Meanwhile, Britain is on the brink of war, but a return to the country of magic attracts dark forces. And instead of solving problems together, witches have different attitudes to magic and see each other as rivals only.

In 2015, on BBC One channel of the same name released mini-seriesShot on a plot of the novel.

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4. "Spin", Robert Charles Wilson

Released: 2005.

Genre: science fiction.

What is this book about: Around the Earth there was a mysterious area that separated the planet from outer space. And this time under cover, dubbed the spin began to run much slower than its borders.

The sun shines differently satellites are falling, and the stars somewhere to disappear from the night sky. This phenomenon completely changes people's lives, what the book describes in detail the main character - a doctor Tyler Dupree.

5. "Rainbow's End", Vernor Vinge

Released: 2006.

Genre: science fiction.

What is this book about: In the near future, the line between reality and virtual world it becomes almost invisible. Information networks pervade all spheres of human life, which creates new opportunities and at the same time brings unprecedented risks. Thus, a serious vulnerability in technology jeopardizes free will of all mankind. All hope for the poet-technophobe Robert Gu, who after years in oblivion cured of Alzheimer's disease.

6. "The Union of Jewish policemen" Michael Chabon

Released: 2007.

Genre: alternative history.

What is this book about: According to the story, Israel was destroyed by the war in the middle of the last century, Jews settled in the time of autonomy in the north of the United States. At the beginning of the novel American land lease term expires, forcing settlement of citizens to seek new places.

Against the background of these events is booming detective story: Jewish policeman Meir Landsman investigating the mysterious murder. Over time, the case takes a very unexpected turn.

7. "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman

Released: 2008.

Genre: Fantasy.

What is this book about: Another Magic fairy tale about a boy who survived. Only instead of Hogwarts, after the murder of the young hero of the family into a graveyard. Here, among the vampires, werewolves, ghosts and other supernatural creatures guy finds guardians, friends and mentors. Just knowing the realm of the dead, he would be able to return to the living world.

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8. "Town and city", China Mevil

Released: 2009.

Genre: science fiction.

What is this book about: In the fictional Eastern European town Beschele happening brutal murder. Case instruct local detective Tyadoru Borloo. It leads Inspector Uhl-To, nearby progressive city that merges surreal space with Beschelem. Politics and culture settlements long time contradict each other, because of what the banal at first glance, the investigation threatens to turn into a nightmare.

9. "Clockwork", Paolo Bacigalupi

Released: 2009.

Genre: science fiction.

What is this book about: Global catastrophe changed the conditions of life on Earth, part of the land flooded by the ocean, traditional energy resources are depleted, the technique works on clockwork springs.

At the same time rapidly developing biotechnology. Users of genetically modified your body and cynical biokorporatsii fighting for market share. The main events take place in a futuristic Thailand, where the interests of several different people.

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10. "Men in Red", John Scalzi

Released: 2012.

Genre: science fiction.

What is this book about: Young xenobiology Andrew Dahl always wanted to be on the "Intrepid", a luxury ship of the Universal Union. His dream came true. But on board the honorary kosmolota guy comes up that there is something wrong. In each mission, killing minor crew members and officers of the miracle come through unscathed. To unravel the mysteries of the ship, Andrew with co-workers decide to take the risk to get out alive.

11. "The servants of justice," Ann Leckie

Released: 2013.

Genre: science fiction.

What is this book aboutWhen a woman's body, which is now called Brack, along with other bodies were connected to the intelligent spacecraft Radcha Empire. Together they formed a complex collective intelligence.

But because of the betrayal of the ship it was destroyed, and Brack was the only part of the system, which managed to escape. Now she is looking for the guilty to take revenge.

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