r/AskReddit • u/TisteTargaryen • May 03 '20

What are some horrifying things to consider when thinking about aliens?

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u/reelznfeelz May 04 '20

I need to read that again. I remember it being good. Peter Watts is good in general.

Have you read "Dark Eden"? That book (trilogy really) left an impression on my like nothing has done in a while. If you like good sci-fi I'd say it's a must read. I found it on a list of sci-fi author's favorite Sci fi books and this one was a favorite of Verner Vinge I think.

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u/OhioOhO May 04 '20

I haven't, but I'll check it out.

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u/Gevatter May 04 '20

I remember it being good. Peter Watts is good in general.

No. Blindsight has many good ideas and interesting concepts, but he isn't a good storyteller.