Monday, September 26, 2016

Top Classic Alien Encounter Novel

By Brian Robinson


Novels based on alien invasion are centered on people. An alien encounter novel featuring wild animals or birds fighting each other is a rare find. The plot is about retaliatory attacks, astronauts who encountered aliens and surprise attacks from unknown forces. The motive of the attack is usually to enslave. These novels feature heroes and heroines tasked with rescuing or protecting humanity.

Enders Game is written by Orson Scott and was released in 1985. Very little was known about space but this title maintains relevance because of its narrative style. It is very violent, characteristic of perceptions in that era and the main reason it remains popular today. It features children who are training at a space station preparing to face aliens. It won both Hugo and Nebula awards.

Starship Troopers was released in 1959 and remains relevant to-date. It is a response to criticism for political views on nuclear tests made at the time. The author, Heinlein was attacked for his support of nuclear tests carried out by his government. He created this book in response. Little did he know it would be a classic in the sci-fi category.

Childhood Ends was likely inspired by events towards the end of World War II. At this time, there were a lot of blimps floating over London. The narrative involves friendly Overlords who help to resolve all conflicts and in the process end all wars on earth. They help to create a single government that rules the entire world. The problem is that they work from their space ships and have refused to reveal their origin. This misunderstanding is what causes conflict.

The War of Worlds sits pretty on top of the pile of pioneer foreign invasion books. It is sometimes regarded as a scientific fiction novel. Written in 1898, the author finds it painful and eccentric to destroy his neighborhood. He, however seems to enjoy this. In a letter to his friend, obliterating his neighborhood is a very satisfying exercise. It is a thriller despite being centuries old.

The Mote in Gods Eye is a futuristic novel though written in 1974. The setting is 3016 where the Second Empire of Man incorporates thousands of stars. Man uses the Anderson Drive that travels faster than light. Man has not discovered any other terrestrial existence until one of the missions returns with a dead alien. This prompts a search expedition that has a lot to offer to readers.

Spin is an endearing sci-fi marvel. Its incorporation of the latest scientific discoveries explains why the book is loved. It opens with the scene of a boy watching in fascination as a star passes by. Man has conquered the moon and sun but tides remain a mystery. Wilson Robert delivers the story with incredible ingenuity in this 2006 release.

The Day of Triffids was released by John Wyndham in 1951. This classic is also an anchor among the post apocalyptic books written. Most of the world population is blinded by a comet shower. It is upon the few with sight to reconstruct the world. They do so while still fighting triffids, carnivorous plants that are also mobile.




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