I have often felt that 'spice' in the Dune universe is a very direct correlation to 'alzabo' in New Sun. So, even Dune is a worthwhile read after New Sun.
I felt a bit stuck after reading The Solar Cycle too, but after a few years my reading life is pretty rich. I used to read sci-fi pretty exclusively but now read all sorts of literature. The best thing (for me at least) is to read widely. You should check out The Islanders or The Adjacent by Christopher Priest, and Little, Big by John Crowley, in addition to books other commenters have mentioned (If you haven't already). What's strange is that I've moved away from 'puzzle' books that can be solved to books that are more interpretative (Like the aforementioned authors). Enjoy,
Great tips; I am currently reading Terra Ignota and have read all the other books except Wolfes Long and Short Sun, been a while since reading New Sun! Has to go on the TBR list again with Long and Short Sun. All the best.
I have often felt that 'spice' in the Dune universe is a very direct correlation to 'alzabo' in New Sun. So, even Dune is a worthwhile read after New Sun.
I felt a bit stuck after reading The Solar Cycle too, but after a few years my reading life is pretty rich. I used to read sci-fi pretty exclusively but now read all sorts of literature. The best thing (for me at least) is to read widely. You should check out The Islanders or The Adjacent by Christopher Priest, and Little, Big by John Crowley, in addition to books other commenters have mentioned (If you haven't already). What's strange is that I've moved away from 'puzzle' books that can be solved to books that are more interpretative (Like the aforementioned authors). Enjoy,
I'd like to call out the books of David Zindell as a similar vibe to New Sun. Loved them
Further recommendations: A Voyage to Arcturus by David Lindsay, The Night Land by William Hope Hodgson, and Tales of Zothique by Clark Ashton Smith.
Thanks, I made a video about A Voyage To Arcturus erlier this year
@@MediaDeathCult I’ll have to check it out! Also have you ever done a video on Olaf Stapledon’s Star Maker? Another recommendation!
Im in the process of buying all Jack Vance books after reading this
Nobody, nobody talks about what is the closest to Book of the New Sun and that is The Starbridge Chronicles by Paul Park.
M. John Harrison, especially his Viriconium cycle.
We're reading "Light" next month
I feel blessed today ! Thank you good sir!
Silk for caldé
Add Ridley walker to that list
Great tips; I am currently reading Terra Ignota and have read all the other books except Wolfes Long and Short Sun, been a while since reading New Sun! Has to go on the TBR list again with Long and Short Sun. All the best.
Man, I lucked into a hardcover copy of Too Like The Lightning for cheap recently, and I'm looking forward to checking it out.
Thanks
Paul J. McAuley had Wolfe inspired Confluence trilogy..Also War of the Maps.
Terra Ignota