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Comforting science fiction (lemmy.world)
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Which sci-fi titles (movies, books) do you consider comforting, cozy, something you come back to from time to time? For me, I guess it is The Matrix. Still holds up to this day, gets better with every re-watch, and gives me a sense of peace when I need it.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Huh, surprised you mention Philip K. Dick. I read a lot of his short stories and found them anything but comfy. Rather, depressing and gloomy.

As for the Expanse, I just read the Leviathan Wakes, and yeah, I really enjoyed the vibe

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

He can be pretty funny. "Beyond Lies The Wub" for example.

But it's the novels that I find comforting. He was an ideas guy not a craftsman, but the characters' inevitable descent into confusion, paranoia, and relationship angst, as he more or less tells the stories despite them, gives it all a certain consistency that I enjoy for its familiarity.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Galactic Pot Healer still warms my heart