Tuesday, November 22, 2005

What Makes Science Fiction?

What is it that characterizes a piece of writing as "science fiction?" Must it involve space travel or time travel? Or would you categorize Michael Crichton books as "science fiction?"

I was thinking about the last science fiction I read. Other than a book like "Congo" or "Outbreak" by Chrichton, I'd have to say the last ones I've read are some of the works of Vonnegut. I particularly remember reading "Sirens of Titan." I have no idea whether Vonnegut is respected -- then or now.

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