Can you recommend some sad science fiction books?

One such book could be 'A Boy and His Dog' by Harlan Ellison. It has elements of a post - apocalyptic world and a rather sad relationship between the boy and his dog. The story is set in a desolate future and shows the harshness of survival and the complex bond between the two characters.

Another sad fiction book is 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green. It's about two teenagers with cancer who fall in love. Their journey is filled with both the beauty of first love and the sadness of dealing with a terminal illness.

One is 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green. It tells the story of two teenagers with cancer. Their love story is filled with sadness and yet also hope. Another one is 'A Little Life' by Hanya Yanagihara, which follows the lives of four friends in New York, and one of them has a particularly tragic life filled with pain and loss.

One is 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak. It's set during World War II and tells the story from the perspective of Death. The main character, Liesel, experiences great loss and sadness in the midst of the war-torn world. Another is 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens. It shows the chaos and tragedy of the French Revolution, with characters like Sydney Carton making great sacrifices.

Another great one could be 'Midnight Robber' by Nalo Hopkinson. It offers a unique perspective with its blend of Caribbean culture and science fiction elements, creating a rich and imaginative world within the realm of 1981 science fiction works.

Well, from that list, 'Forever Peace' by Joe Haldeman is also quite remarkable. It combines military science fiction elements with deep thoughts on war, peace, and human nature. The story follows a soldier's journey through a future world filled with high - tech warfare and political intrigue. It makes you think about the consequences of our actions and the pursuit of peace in different ways.

One of the notable science fiction books from 1993 could be 'Doomsday Book' by Connie Willis. It combines time travel and historical elements in an engaging way.

Sure. 'Contact' by Carl Sagan is a great 1997 science fiction book. It's about a scientist's search for extraterrestrial intelligence and the implications that come with it.

Sure. One of the well - known 1983 science fiction books is 'Foundation's Edge' by Isaac Asimov. It continues the grand story of his Foundation series, exploring concepts like psychohistory and galactic politics.