Blindsight is the most horrifying sf novel I've read in years. The aliens are kinda scary but the real nightmares come from the implications about consciousness and intelligence.
Honest question: what is so nightmarish about it? I think it’s mind bending and certainly makes you reconsider the nature of intelligence and consciousness. But why is it horrifying?
Leviathan Wakes did such a great job mixing in horror. I was bummed the show omitted (most of it) that part when I watched. The escape of the station with Miller and Holden was terrifying and wonderfully written. I just ordered a copy of Blindsight to read as soon as I finish Project Hail Mary.
"Sandkings" by George Rail Road Martin is a great short story in the sf/hor mode. I'm interested in Blindsight by Peter Watts and you made it shift toward the top of my TBR list. The Space Vampires by Colin Wilson is an odd duck of a novel. It sounds like pulp and certainly has those elements but it's also full of philosophical and scientific discussion with serious themes. Not sure it's entirely successful but it is interesting. 14 by Peter Clines is one of my favorite conceptual horror novels. Compelling stuff and great fun.
I put "14" on my list years ago when I heard you talk about it and hearing you mention it again here reminds me that I need to get to it soon. Great list, Rachel! And not sure if you've read or heard of the Hell Divers series but it's a sci-fi horror series that I love. 😉
😱I’m not generally a horror boy, but the touches of it in Tom Lloyd’s “Falling Dark” really appealed to me when I read it last Summer. It has also stuck in my head ever since too.
Great video! I love sci-fi horror. I really want to read Hell on Mars, Outer Darkness, Video Night, and 14. I've read the others you mentioned and thought they were great.
I just finished reading 14 based on your recommendation in this video, and thank you so much I loved it. I'm not normally a horror reader but this worked for me
Hell on Mars sounds amazing, I'll have to check it out. Since you mentioned Lovecraftian horror, I can recommend 'She Walks in Shadows'. Great short stories.
blindsight is SO good. it's one of those books that i wish i could just recommend to anyone -- it's so unique and thought-provoking while still being genuinely frightening (and bleak!). ty for all the recs, i'll definitely be trying hell on mars, video night & 14 🛸
I like Paradise-1 by David Wellington. The first 100 pages are more thriller, but the vibe turns toward horror after that. I would love to hear your thoughts!
The last conversation sounded really intriguing to me. I didnt finish 14, but maybe i should give it another shot. I am going to finish The Scourge between the Stars first though, I ve waited too long for that one
Just a recommendation - if you like well done cosmic horror graphic novels (I do- I can't get enough and read every one I can ger my paws on) "Nameless" by Grant Morrison is phenomenal. I don't want to give any spoilers, but at only 6 volumes, it's well worth the time. My all time favourite however, is "Clean Room," by Gail Simone. It's hands down the most creative take on sci-fi horror I've ever stumbled across. There's nothing else like it, and she creates a believable, vibrant, gruesome world that absolutely sucks you in. Hardly anyone seems to have heard of it, since she's better known for her Marvel stuff, but I can't say enough good things about Clean Room.
Goo zombies. I was audiobooking this book and suddenly I’m scared stupid because a dang amber alert went Off while I was driving. I was like thank god this ain’t a horror and they mention the goo zombies 😱😱😱😱
One that immediately comes to my mind & it was pretty good ( scary & atmospheric ) is Richard Paul Russo's " Ship of Fools" ( also known as " Unto Leviathan " in europe ) from 2001. Generation ship looking for remnants of humanity among stars stumbles upon giant alien ship, presumably abandoned... I'm going to try "14 " by Clines ..I heard about the book , but forgotten about it..
For a purely Lovecraftian novel with a compelling tone, try That Which Should Not Be by Brett J. Talley. It's not science fictional, despite some fictional science in it, but gives great story by the shovelful. Fun book.
I’ll have to try Hell on Mars, and Video Night. I just read Manel Louriero’s first zombie book (English translation). I was pretty good (aside from some icky statements regarding a 17-yr old, which really comes across as the author’s wish fulfillment fantasy). Im going to try reading the next novel in Spanish (or maybe I’ll try the first novel in Spanish since I know the plot and dialogue now).
You could call Peter Hamilton's Night's Dawn trilogy scifi horror. It's only a 3000 page commitment. The Blindsight short film is impressive: ua-cam.com/video/VkR2hnXR0SM/v-deo.html I think of Leviathan Wakes as a 400 page book, since the audiobook is 20 hours.
I want to check out Hell on Mars and 14. I DNFed Leviathan Wakes. Just couldn't connect. You should try Parasite by Darcy Coates. Definitely more horror than science fiction but I thought it was a fun time. I was hoping you were going to mention Paradise 1. I know it just came out today but I was hoping you had an arch of it 😉 or maybe you did read it but it didn't make the list because you didn't like it 😂 I just recently bought The Last Astronaut by the same author and hope to get to them both soon. Btw, I am currently reading Sea of Rust and it's great! Thanks for putting it on my radar.
I was thinking when I started this video I need to look for alien type books and as I was thinking it you said if you like the alien series this book is for you! HAHA On my TBR now.
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Blindsight is the most horrifying sf novel I've read in years. The aliens are kinda scary but the real nightmares come from the implications about consciousness and intelligence.
I completely agree!
Ok checking it out
in the middle of reading Blindsight right now!
Honest question: what is so nightmarish about it? I think it’s mind bending and certainly makes you reconsider the nature of intelligence and consciousness. But why is it horrifying?
Blindsight is incredible. Nothing has matched it since.
Leviathan Wakes did such a great job mixing in horror. I was bummed the show omitted (most of it) that part when I watched. The escape of the station with Miller and Holden was terrifying and wonderfully written. I just ordered a copy of Blindsight to read as soon as I finish Project Hail Mary.
You're the best booktuber!!
I don't think so but thank you
Blindsided sounds amazing, right up my street. Also the Paul Trembley and video night. Great video😊
I hope you enjoy them!
Adding many of these to my tbr, especially Blindsight! I’ve had my eye on it for a while and it keeps popping up. Thanks for the recs! ☺️
Yay! I know you share my love for space horror. Still need to watch your recent haul
Sci-Fi Horror/thriller is a genre I'm always looking for recommendations from after Dead silence disappointed me. I loved the last conversation.
Same
"Sandkings" by George Rail Road Martin is a great short story in the sf/hor mode.
I'm interested in Blindsight by Peter Watts and you made it shift toward the top of my TBR list.
The Space Vampires by Colin Wilson is an odd duck of a novel. It sounds like pulp and certainly has those elements but it's also full of philosophical and scientific discussion with serious themes. Not sure it's entirely successful but it is interesting.
14 by Peter Clines is one of my favorite conceptual horror novels. Compelling stuff and great fun.
Another great horror SF short story is Window by Bob Leman. Also, High Eight by Keith Roberts (written under the pen name David Stringer).
I’ll second “Sandkings” . “Rail Road”? lol.
I put "14" on my list years ago when I heard you talk about it and hearing you mention it again here reminds me that I need to get to it soon. Great list, Rachel!
And not sure if you've read or heard of the Hell Divers series but it's a sci-fi horror series that I love. 😉
Ooo yes I saw your gushing review so I've been meaning to try it
Definitely checking out Blindsight, Video Night and 14!
With the book “Hell on Mars” I cannot stop thinking of DooM.
😱I’m not generally a horror boy, but the touches of it in Tom Lloyd’s “Falling Dark” really appealed to me when I read it last Summer. It has also stuck in my head ever since too.
Thanks for the rec
Added Hell on Mars, Video Night and 14 to the TBR 🤗
A recent favorite scifi horror of mine is The Immortality Thief 💛
Great video! I love sci-fi horror. I really want to read Hell on Mars, Outer Darkness, Video Night, and 14. I've read the others you mentioned and thought they were great.
I just finished reading 14 based on your recommendation in this video, and thank you so much I loved it. I'm not normally a horror reader but this worked for me
So glad it worked for you
I still need to read The Last Conversation and Blindsight. Thank you for this video!
I just finished my last book and was looking for something new, when I stumbled over your Video. I am going to read Hell on Mars next. Thank you.
ever video is a surprise how the shelf is arranged!! i absolutely love it 🤩 you sold me on Hell on Mars with reference to movie Alien.
Haha I constantly rip them apart and put them back together. I was hoping no one would notice
LOVE sci fi horror. Great discussion
Just subscribed to your channel. You been a big help in me getting into sci-fi books.
Thanks
Hell on Mars sounds amazing, I'll have to check it out. Since you mentioned Lovecraftian horror, I can recommend 'She Walks in Shadows'. Great short stories.
Thanks for the rec
I always end up with multiple books added to my rec list from your videos. I’m most interested in Blindsight though.
The Troop is my favorite in this genre.
blindsight is SO good. it's one of those books that i wish i could just recommend to anyone -- it's so unique and thought-provoking while still being genuinely frightening (and bleak!). ty for all the recs, i'll definitely be trying hell on mars, video night & 14 🛸
So glad you also loved it
The Expanse series has been on my to-read list for a long time, I swear I need to just break down on and dive in. :o
Yeah I think the size can be Intimidating
The Prime video series is also excellent!
Rachel, you are a bad (good?) influence on me. I just ordered the Reality Bleed trilogy (He’ll on Mars) because of this video. Thanks!
I like Paradise-1 by David Wellington. The first 100 pages are more thriller, but the vibe turns toward horror after that. I would love to hear your thoughts!
I'm waiting for a copy
The last conversation sounded really intriguing to me. I didnt finish 14, but maybe i should give it another shot. I am going to finish The Scourge between the Stars first though, I ve waited too long for that one
Yes that's one that could have made that list but I didn't want to be repetitive after my review video
Just a recommendation - if you like well done cosmic horror graphic novels (I do- I can't get enough and read every one I can ger my paws on) "Nameless" by Grant Morrison is phenomenal. I don't want to give any spoilers, but at only 6 volumes, it's well worth the time.
My all time favourite however, is "Clean Room," by Gail Simone. It's hands down the most creative take on sci-fi horror I've ever stumbled across. There's nothing else like it, and she creates a believable, vibrant, gruesome world that absolutely sucks you in. Hardly anyone seems to have heard of it, since she's better known for her Marvel stuff, but I can't say enough good things about Clean Room.
Appreciate the recs
Already have a copy of blindsight so i think ill check out video night
Hoping to get to Blindsight soon. Hell on Mars sounds like a blast
It'll be so curious what you think of Blindsight
I was not expecting Leviathan Wakes to make the list!
Me neither.
Goo zombies. I was audiobooking this book and suddenly I’m scared stupid because a dang amber alert went
Off while I was driving. I was like thank god this ain’t a horror and they mention the goo zombies 😱😱😱😱
Yeah I didn't find it scary but the first few books hit some traditional horror monsters and horror tropes
Enjoyed the video. Thanks
One that immediately comes to my mind & it was pretty good ( scary & atmospheric ) is Richard Paul Russo's " Ship of Fools" ( also known as " Unto Leviathan " in europe ) from 2001.
Generation ship looking for remnants of humanity among stars stumbles upon giant alien ship, presumably abandoned...
I'm going to try "14 " by Clines ..I heard about the book , but forgotten about it..
Oh yes Ship of Fools definitely fits the topic
For a purely Lovecraftian novel with a compelling tone, try That Which Should Not Be by Brett J. Talley. It's not science fictional, despite some fictional science in it, but gives great story by the shovelful. Fun book.
Thanks you always find some interesting recs for me
Im just looking for a good alien invasion series.
I’ll have to try Hell on Mars, and Video Night.
I just read Manel Louriero’s first zombie book (English translation). I was pretty good (aside from some icky statements regarding a 17-yr old, which really comes across as the author’s wish fulfillment fantasy). Im going to try reading the next novel in Spanish (or maybe I’ll try the first novel in Spanish since I know the plot and dialogue now).
Oh yes I forgot about Apocalypse* Z
You could call Peter Hamilton's Night's Dawn trilogy scifi horror. It's only a 3000 page commitment. The Blindsight short film is impressive: ua-cam.com/video/VkR2hnXR0SM/v-deo.html I think of Leviathan Wakes as a 400 page book, since the audiobook is 20 hours.
Very cool
I want to check out Hell on Mars and 14. I DNFed Leviathan Wakes. Just couldn't connect. You should try Parasite by Darcy Coates. Definitely more horror than science fiction but I thought it was a fun time. I was hoping you were going to mention Paradise 1. I know it just came out today but I was hoping you had an arch of it 😉 or maybe you did read it but it didn't make the list because you didn't like it 😂 I just recently bought The Last Astronaut by the same author and hope to get to them both soon. Btw, I am currently reading Sea of Rust and it's great! Thanks for putting it on my radar.
I requested a copy of Paradise1 but nothing yet
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I think I’ll try 14 and He’ll on Mars. Thanks for all the recs. 🎉
I was thinking when I started this video I need to look for alien type books and as I was thinking it you said if you like the alien series this book is for you! HAHA On my TBR now.
Haha perfect!
Fun video and lots of recommendations in the comments! Checking out Hell on Mars!
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Hell on Mars. Sounds great. I try it on my Kindle.
Blindsight: DNF.
Recommend: Time Storm
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