 Re: Ender: too much of a good thing?
Fantasy is but reverie of what might have been. Science fiction is the exploration of what we might become, but also a vessel for more intricate philosophical hypothesis.
The most prominent example of this is Philip K. Dick, who, through his SF writing presented his ideas and musings. Orson Scott Card has also done the same along with quite a few other authors to varying extent.
Please do not make the error of thinking Hollywood's version of what Sci-Fi is correct. It is often far removed from the actuality of the literary genrè.
Your statements amount to the equivalent of claiming the entire fantasy genrè is exactly like Tolkien. There are equally many opposites in both genrès- I'd even go as far as to say SF is more diverse than fantasy.
Star Wars is the unwanted stepchild of science fiction. As I said, it's Hollywood's version. George Lucas is a terrible writer, anyway. The Extended Universe do have some bright points, but they are generally doomed by the source material.
William Gibson is cyberpunk, a very distinct sub-genrè of SF. It's a bit rash to pass judgement on the entirety of SF simply from reading him. He's at the far end of an immense spectrum. I do suggest you reread Dune and its first few sequels as it's very good SF.
I can recommend to you David Zindell's work, starting with Neverness and ending with War in Heaven both of which I imagine would suit your liking well.
The future holds everything. Pessimism is the worst vice of man as it is the unwillingness to change what's wrong. If you aknowledge there is something wrong, get off your rear and do something about it, instead of complaining. |