Strong women in Science Fiction - Page 2

[Pinoikoi]

Originally Posted by Keeta

Oh, and has Hunger Games been mentioned yet? By Suzanne Collins. Katniss, the main character, is soooo tough and amazing. It's part of a trilogy, the second installment is Catching Fire. The third one will be published next year I believe. I'm dying to read it!

Excellent utopia/distopia book. I also recommend it, although Hunger Games was better than the sequel imho.

[bajamergrrl]

Originally Posted by gcgirl

Almost any of Octavia Butler's books feature strong women characters, usually women of color.

[St. Margaret]

I can't believe no one's mentioned Connie Willis! I love her female characters. They are strong and smart and wonderful. I especially like To Say Nothing of the Dog, but Doomsday Book and Bellweather are good, too. And her short stories have SO MANY wonderful women. AND men, yum. Nerdy heroes, yay!

[philomom]

Originally Posted by St. Margaret

I can't believe no one's mentioned Connie Willis! I love her female characters. They are strong and smart and wonderful. I especially like To Say Nothing of the Dog, but Doomsday Book and Bellweather are good, too. And her short stories have SO MANY wonderful women. AND men, yum. Nerdy heroes, yay!

The Doomsday Book is in my top 20! Excellent read.

[crittersmum]

I just wanted to thank everyone for their wonderful suggestions: I am off to the library with a list as long as my arm!