I've come across great science fiction that made use of heavy indepth explanations for the technology and situations at hand - it always made the story seem more plausible, no matter how farfetched it was to begin with. At the same time I'm also quite keen on stories that take the mind on a journey to places and realities that don't seem possible.
So having read so much science fiction I'm wondering what other people find more appealing when they're looking for a good story:
As an extra question regardless of your above preference (if you have one at all) do you prefer your science fiction has:
So having read so much science fiction I'm wondering what other people find more appealing when they're looking for a good story:
- >> Plausible settings and technology that - while advanced - is something seemingly achievable for humanity in the future?
Or>> Completely out there ideas making heavy use of imagination and taking it to the farthest reaches possible i.e. instantaneousteleportation, holographic interfaces, floating cities etc?
As an extra question regardless of your above preference (if you have one at all) do you prefer your science fiction has:
- >> Explanation and back-story to give more validity to the incredible technology and futuristic situations? (Sometimes over the top explanations that take time away from the plot to make the environment more immersive)
>> Or no explanations required; an author can write a book from beginning to end with completely unrealistic technologies that almost seem to run on magic, and as long as it's a good story you'll have no problems with a lack of background (More focus on the plot).
