2016 Hugo Eligible Novels

Beschreibung
This list contains novels eligible for the 2016 Hugo Award for Best Novel. Generally these are science fiction and fantasy stories of 40,000 words or more published in 2015. A full description of the eligibility requirements is here.
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6,347 Mitglieder
386 Rezensionen
4.1
12 Members
Vierran, Awfki, Rtrace, Scorbet, TimSharrock, majkia, lkmiller, KimarieBee, mathgirl40, souloftherose, gypsysmom, Settings,jain
Erklärungen
mathgirl40: Very well written. A fairy tale with unexpected twists. Definitely a Hugo contender.
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2,504 Mitglieder
131 Rezensionen
4.2
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4,807 Mitglieder
250 Rezensionen
3.9
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2,902 Mitglieder
249 Rezensionen
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7 Members
Vierran, majkia, GreenVelvet, amysisson, rhian_of_oz, mkbird, kara.shamy
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GreenVelvet: One of the most original fantasy/reality merges I've ever read. Utterly unique. I can't stop thinking about it.
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726 Mitglieder
52 Rezensionen
3.8
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1,033 Mitglieder
76 Rezensionen
3.8
7 Members
psybre, AsYouKnow_Bob, Scorbet, majkia, aulsmith, mathgirl40, gypsysmom
Erklärungen
aulsmith: A tour-de-force of speculative fiction, but I suspect folks with no background in Plato or Socratics might be a bit lost.
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7,906 Mitglieder
362 Rezensionen
4.2
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619 Mitglieder
50 Rezensionen
½ 3.7
5 Members
TimSharrock, mkbird, AnnieMod, mathgirl40, souloftherose
Erklärungen
mathgirl40: This book was a real page-turner, with an interesting premise and lovely writing.
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749 Mitglieder
55 Rezensionen
½ 3.4
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351 Mitglieder
25 Rezensionen
4.1
5 Members
Lirleni, jain, mkbird, merrystar, mathgirl40
Erklärungen
mathgirl40: A nice retelling of the Beauty and the Beast story, with unexpected twists.
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1,840 Mitglieder
72 Rezensionen
½ 3.6
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1,266 Mitglieder
43 Rezensionen
3.8
5 Members
Awfki, Rtrace, Scorbet, majkia, tottman
Erklärungen
Awfki: I was really surprised he was able to wrap this up in a reasonable way. The book is typically Scalzi, fast paced, humorous (if you like snark and sarcasm) and generally a light read. My main complaint with this series is that the aliens don't feel at all alien. They speak with the same snark and sarcasm as the humans and that just feels off. It's still a fun read, just don't take it too seriously Also, I hesitate to call a popcorn read the "best" SF/F novel of the year. If a popcorn read is the best year had to offer it seems like it must have been a pretty off year.
tottman: Another great entry in the series. Well-written characters, thoughtful politics and plotting.
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579 Mitglieder
37 Rezensionen
½ 3.7
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1,897 Mitglieder
92 Rezensionen
½ 3.7
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1,710 Mitglieder
106 Rezensionen
3.8
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874 Mitglieder
40 Rezensionen
3.9
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724 Mitglieder
32 Rezensionen
3.8
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199 Mitglieder
19 Rezensionen
2.9
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505 Mitglieder
27 Rezensionen
½ 3.5
3 Members
majkia, rhian_of_oz, tottman
Erklärungen
tottman: Creative plot and world building. Solid and interesting characters. Definitely worthy of Hugo consideration
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69 Mitglieder
2 Rezensionen
3.8
3 Members
karenb, asfi235, majkia
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2,678 Mitglieder
115 Rezensionen
4.2
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875 Mitglieder
59 Rezensionen
½ 3.7
3 Members
karenb, Vierran, majkia
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1,058 Mitglieder
45 Rezensionen
½ 3.6
3 Members
andyl, majkia, Settings
Erklärungen
andyl: Extended eligibility - UK edition 2014, US edition 2015
Settings: This is eligable? If so, it's my favorite so far.
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928 Mitglieder
44 Rezensionen
½ 3.6
3 Members
andyl, karenb, jain
Erklärungen
andyl: UK published in 2014 but extended eligibility (publ. in USA 2015)
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590 Mitglieder
30 Rezensionen
½ 3.7
3 Members
karenb, Vierran, Rtrace
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1,709 Mitglieder
106 Rezensionen
½ 3.7
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727 Mitglieder
36 Rezensionen
4
3 Members
Scorbet, majkia, mkbird
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1,797 Mitglieder
94 Rezensionen
3.8
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5,103 Mitglieder
259 Rezensionen
½ 3.6
2 Members
Rtrace, AnnieMod
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2,094 Mitglieder
96 Rezensionen
4
2 Members
Awfki, souloftherose
Erklärungen
Awfki: It feels very fresh and original. It's a blend of elements strung together in new and interesting ways and a well told story with likable characters and a dash of humor. Butcher is obviously the servant of several cats because knows exactly what is going on in their evil little heads. Also, this is a much, MUCH better selection for him than the puppy-slated Dresden novel of last year. The Dresden stuff is good but it got old for me after book four or five. This is a totally different feel and much better than than any of the Dresden novels.
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1,324 Mitglieder
68 Rezensionen
½ 3.5
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242 Mitglieder
24 Rezensionen
½ 3.7
2 Members
andyl, Lirleni
Erklärungen
Lirleni: has an interesting base for 'mancy (magic). Basically, a 'mancer has become so obsessed with it, that they can use their obsession to change reality, with a price.
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303 Mitglieder
15 Rezensionen
½ 3.5
3 Members
karenb, majkia, mathgirl40
Erklärungen
mathgirl40: Not my favourite of Wilson's books, but well-written with good character development and interesting ideas. More speculative fiction than science fiction.
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710 Mitglieder
34 Rezensionen
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2 Members
jain, souloftherose
Erklärungen
jain: Extended eligibility: UK published 2014, US published 2015.
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103 Mitglieder
6 Rezensionen
½ 3.3
2 Members
andyl, majkia
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198 Mitglieder
19 Rezensionen
3.9
2 Members
andyl, kara.shamy
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2,568 Mitglieder
149 Rezensionen
½ 3.4
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328 Mitglieder
17 Rezensionen
½ 3.6
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353 Mitglieder
18 Rezensionen
½ 3.7
2 Members
jain, majkia
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121 Mitglieder
37 Rezensionen
½ 3.6
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133 Mitglieder
10 Rezensionen
3.8
2 Members
jain, majkia
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495 Mitglieder
28 Rezensionen
3.8
2 Members
andyl, majkia
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1,493 Mitglieder
90 Rezensionen
4
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179 Mitglieder
8 Rezensionen
½ 3.5
2 Members
andyl, majkia
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4,914 Mitglieder
248 Rezensionen
4.1
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189 Mitglieder
11 Rezensionen
4
Member
karenb
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2,445 Mitglieder
98 Rezensionen
4.2
2 Members
Rtrace, majkia
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47 Mitglieder
3 Rezensionen
½ 3.6
Member
Lirleni
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3,392 Mitglieder
197 Rezensionen
½ 3.7
3 Members
Scorbet, TimSharrock, majkia,andyl ,merrystar
Erklärungen
andyl : light entertainment not Hugo-worthy
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219 Mitglieder
9 Rezensionen
3.1
Member
Rtrace
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1,214 Mitglieder
81 Rezensionen
½ 3.7
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67 Mitglieder
2 Rezensionen
4
Member
Scorbet
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68 Mitglieder
9 Rezensionen
4
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881 Mitglieder
38 Rezensionen
3.8
Member
Rtrace
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215 Mitglieder
25 Rezensionen
½ 3.5
Member
andyl
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131 Mitglieder
4 Rezensionen
½ 3.3
Member
jain
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844 Mitglieder
40 Rezensionen
½ 3.4
Member
karenb
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74 Mitglieder
9 Rezensionen
3.2
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426 Mitglieder
17 Rezensionen
½ 3.6
Member
andyl
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47 Mitglieder
2 Rezensionen
½ 3.4
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3,435 Mitglieder
122 Rezensionen
4.1
Member
Rtrace
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1,005 Mitglieder
65 Rezensionen
½ 4.3
Member
Tapetum,Awfki
Erklärungen
Awfki : #8 in a series. Didn't think it was appropriate for the Dresden book last year, don't think it's appropriate for this. Also, the three (four?) Kate Daniels books that I read at my daughter's request were good, but they weren't award winning good.
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442 Mitglieder
32 Rezensionen
4
Member
majkia
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256 Mitglieder
15 Rezensionen
4
Member
majkia
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126 Mitglieder
1 Rezension
½ 3.6
Member
majkia
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3,526 Mitglieder
146 Rezensionen
4.1
Member
majkia
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48 Mitglieder
6 Rezensionen
½ 3.7
Member
andyl,tottman
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419 Mitglieder
15 Rezensionen
3.9
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317 Mitglieder
14 Rezensionen
3.1
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144 Mitglieder
10 Rezensionen
3.8
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141 Mitglieder
8 Rezensionen
½ 3.6
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110 Mitglieder
9 Rezensionen
4.1
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107 Mitglieder
1 Rezension
3.2
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106 Mitglieder
6 Rezensionen
½ 3.3
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78 Mitglieder
2 Rezensionen
½ 3.6
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43 Mitglieder
4 Rezensionen
½ 2.4
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40 Mitglieder
5 Rezensionen
½ 3.7
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31 Mitglieder
1 Rezension
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21 Mitglieder
6 Rezensionen
3
80
19 Mitglieder
1 Rezension
½ 4.3
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549 Mitglieder
42 Rezensionen
3.8
Member
majkia,Awfki
Erklärungen
Awfki : Read it, sort of enjoyed it, but it doesn't deserve a Hugo.
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192 Mitglieder
35 Rezensionen
½ 3.5
Member
majkia,AnnieMod
Erklärungen
AnnieMod : Weaker than his previous novel - and not really Hugo worthy.
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7,314 Mitglieder
322 Rezensionen
3.9
3 Members
Scorbet, majkia, kara.shamy,andyl ,jain ,souloftherose ,Settings
Erklärungen
andyl : light entertainment not Hugo-worthy
Settings : This is a light popcorny novel. Recommended if you want something fun, but it doesn't have any qualities I think make it worthy of the Hugos.
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161 Mitglieder
18 Rezensionen
½ 3.4
Erklärungen
AnnieMod : It is very light, not really Hugo worthy in my opinion but it is still readable (and eligible)
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47 Mitglieder
3 Rezensionen
3.9
Erklärungen
AnnieMod : Not really Hugo worthy on its own.
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Erklärungen
AnnieMod : Not really Hugo worthy on its own.
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39 Mitglieder
3 Rezensionen
3.8
Erklärungen
AnnieMod : Not really Hugo worthy on its own.
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14 Mitglieder
3.1