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Genuine question: What is it that you like about Sci-fi and fantasy?
Can I answer that question?
Yeah!!
So for me my entire book collection is fantasy with a little bit of sci fi and I’m big into interactive sci fi and fantasy experiences (games).
Basically it allows me to experience something that doesn’t exist and also delve into themes and ideas that might seem a little out there and I get fully immersed in those make believe worlds.
It allows me to be part of something that I’ll never be able to be part of in real life as well.
I also take it as it is and don’t question much as I get invested into those worlds, such as magic.
I also have a great love for those things so that also helps me get into them more.
That's interesting what you said about magic. It makes sense. You don't have to understand it to enjoy it. I get that.
The fiction i read is mostly sci fi. I love it because most of the time, if written well, they are allegorical stories set in a unique world and setting.
Hmm. Good question... Might as well ask what I like about fiction, which would yield similar results. I'm not sure how to answer. For context I listen to audiobooks when I go to bed, sometimes for hours depending on my insomnia levels. It's just nice to follow along an exciting and interesting story 🤷♂️. I'd say the biggest genre I listened to would be apocalyptic/post apocalyptic fiction, and zombie stuff. I think I like this because it's a bit of escapism, it's fun imagining how you would handle such a world, fighting for survival rather than the mundane day to day I currently have. I could probably go on and I don't know if I could accurately even answer your question so this will have to do
I think you answered perfectly. Books are enjoyment and that's all that matters.
Never know what to expect, and from all that imagination emerges the most heart wrenching moments
Highly recommend Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary
Fortunately I don't own that nerd gene that can process someone else's trip but I understand I am in the minority that is why I seek answers.
couldnt get into Hail Mary. LOVED The Martian, but Hail Mary missed the mark for me.
Other way around for me 🤣
The Martian is alright for me, but i LOVE Project Hail Mary