The Science Fiction Hall of Fame 1, 1929-1964 by Robert Silverberg

The Science Fiction Hall of Fame 1, 1929-1964

SF Hall of Fame #1

Robert Silverberg with Isaac Asimov, Richard Matheson, Judith Merril, Jerome Bixby, Lewis Padgett, Clifford D. Simak, Cordwainer Smith, Theodore Sturgeon, A.E. van Vogt, Stanley G. Weinbaum, Roger Zelazny, Lester del Rey, James Blish, Anthony Boucher, Ray Bradbury, Alfred Bester, John W. Campbell Jr., Arthur C. Clarke, Fredric Brown, Tom Godwin, Robert A. Heinlein, Daniel Keyes, Damon Knight, C.M. Kornbluth, Fritz Leiber, Murray Leinster

576 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories informative medium-paced

Description

Twenty six science fiction short stories chosen by the Science Fiction Writers of America as the best representatives of the genre.

Community Reviews Summary of 251 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
dark 55%
mysterious 44%
reflective 44%
challenging 33%
inspiring 33%
emotional 22%
funny 22%
hopeful 22%
tense 22%
lighthearted 11%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 22%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

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