Who are the best duo in sci - fi novels?

Shared goals also matter. In 'The Expanse' series, Holden and Naomi have the common goal of uncovering the truth behind the events that are endangering the solar system. Holden is the more impulsive one, while Naomi is the level - headed engineer. Their relationship and their joint pursuit of the truth make them a strong duo. And they face various challenges together, from political conspiracies to alien threats, relying on each other's strengths.

Frank Herbert wrote 'Dune', which is often regarded as one of the best. He created a rich and detailed world that has inspired many other works.

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. They are a classic duo. Holmes is the brilliant detective with his sharp mind and deductive skills, while Watson is his reliable companion, often providing a different perspective and helping Holmes in his investigations.

Neal Stephenson is a well - recognized author in this genre, with 'Snow Crash' being a notable work. Madeleine L'Engle is known for 'A Wrinkle in Time'. H.G. Wells, the author of 'The War of the Worlds', is an early and important figure in sci fi adventure writing.

Some of the 2020 best sci - fi novels include 'Network Effect' by Martha Wells. It continues the story of Murderbot, a self - aware security unit, in an exciting adventure. Another one could be 'The City We Became' by N. K. Jemisin, which is a creative take on cities coming to life in a very strange and magical way.

Some of the well - known ones could be 'Dune' by Frank Herbert. It has a complex universe with politics, religion and ecology all intertwined. '1984' by George Orwell, though more of a dystopian novel, is also a great sci - fi work. It warns about totalitarianism. And 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley which shows a future society where people are engineered for specific roles.

One of the best sci - fi novels in 2017 was 'The Collapsing Empire' by John Scalzi. It has an interesting take on an interstellar empire on the verge of collapse, with great world - building and engaging characters.

One of the great ones in 2018 was 'Annihilation' by Jeff VanderMeer. It has a really unique and mysterious setting. The way the environment is described makes it seem like a place that's both beautiful and terrifying at the same time. Another good one was 'The Calculating Stars' by Mary Robinette Kowal. It combines the idea of space exploration with some really interesting social and gender issues.

Some of the great ones include 'Ninefox Gambit' by Yoon Ha Lee. It has a complex and unique world - building with a military - focused plot. Another is 'The Underground Railroad' by Colson Whitehead which uses a sci - fi element in the form of a literal underground railroad to tell a powerful story about slavery and freedom.

Some of the best 2019 sci - fi novels include 'The Testaments' by Margaret Atwood. It's a great follow - up to 'The Handmaid's Tale' with its exploration of a dystopian future. Another one could be 'The Future of Another Timeline' by Annalee Newitz, which plays with time travel and feminist themes. And 'Recursion' by Blake Crouch is also quite good, dealing with mind - bending concepts of memory and time.