An example of a science fiction novel that did not rule the world was as follows: 1 "Three-Body" series-Author Liu Cixin 2 Wandering Earth-Author Liu Cixin Galactic Empire by Isaac Asimoff 4 "Matrix"-Author Liu Cixin 5 Supernova Era-Author Liu Cixin 6. Age of Empires-Author Liu Cixin The Time Machine by H. G. Wales Snow Country-Author Kawabata Yasunari 1984 by George Orwell Brave New World by Aldous Huxley These novels are all classic science fiction works. Some of the plots and endings may cause some discomfort or controversy, but they all provide very fascinating storylines and worldviews.