Winners of the Hugo Award for Best Novel. Does not include Retro-Hugos.
Hugo Award for Best Novel Public
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The Gods Themselves by Isaac Asimov
5 stars
Only a few know the terrifying truth -- an outcast Earth scientist, a rebellious alien inhabitant of a dying planet, …
Phil in SF says: Winner in 1973.
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Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke (Rama (1))
4 stars
Written in 1973, a massive 50 kilometre long alien cylinder begins to pass through the solar system provoking a hurried …
Phil in SF says: Winner in 1974.
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The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin
4 stars
Shevek, a brilliant physicist, decides to take action. He will seek answers, question the unquestionable, and attempt to tear down …
Phil in SF says: Winner in 1975.
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The forever war by Joe Haldeman
4 stars
"The legendary novel of extraterrestrial war in an uncaring universe comes to comics, in a stunningly realized vision of Joe …
Phil in SF says: Winner in 1976.
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Where late the sweet birds sang by Kate Wilhelm
5 stars
Before becoming one of today's most intriguing and innovative mystery writers, Kate Wilhelm was a leading writer of science fiction, …
Phil in SF says: Winner in 1977.
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4 stars
Gateway is a 1977 science-fiction novel by American writer Frederik Pohl. It is the opening novel in the Heechee saga, …
Phil in SF says: Winner in 1978.
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Dreamsnake by Vonda N. McIntyre
4 stars
Dreamsnake is a 1978 science fiction novel by American writer Vonda N. McIntyre. It is an expansion of her 1973 …
Phil in SF says: Winner in 1979.
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The snow queen by Joan D. Vinge (The Snow Queen Cycle)
The Snow Queen is a 1980 science fiction novel by American writer Joan D. Vinge. It won the Hugo Award …
Phil in SF says: Winner in 1981.
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Downbelow Station (Alliance-Union Universe) by C.J. Cherryh
5 stars
From back cover Daw paperback February 1981:
Pell's Star occupied the central spot in the coming conflict between Earth's tired …
Phil in SF says: Winner in 1982.
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Foundation's edge by Isaac Asimov (Foundation (6))
4 stars
After the defeat of the Mule by the Second Foundation, Terminus enjoys a period of prosperity and stability which is …
Phil in SF says: Winner in 1983.
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Startide Rising (Uplift Trilogy) by David Brin
3 stars
David Brin: “Startide Rising” (1983) This is a sci fi story about a Terran (Earth) crew of neo-dolphins and humans …
Phil in SF says: Winner in 1984.
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4 stars
The first of William Gibson's Sprawl trilogy, Neuromancer is the classic cyberpunk novel. The winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and …
Phil in SF says: Winner in 1985.
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Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
4 stars
Ender's Game is a 1985 military science fiction novel by American author Orson Scott Card. Set at an unspecified date …
Phil in SF says: Winner in 1986.
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Speaker for the Dead (Ender Quartet) by Orson Scott Card
4 stars
Ender Wiggin, the young military genius, discovers that a second alien war is inevitable and that he must dismiss his …
Phil in SF says: Winner in 1987.
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4 stars
David Brin's Uplift novels are among the most thrilling and extraordinary science fiction ever written. Sundiver, Startide Rising, and The …
Phil in SF says: Winner in 1988.
