The adventure fiction books from 2015 probably often involve a journey of some sort. It could be a physical journey across a dangerous land like in some epic fantasies, or an emotional and mental journey like in 'The Girl on the Train'. And they tend to have elements of conflict, whether it's between characters, within a society, or against a greater, often mysterious force.
I'm not sure which are the absolute most popular, but 'The Girl in the Spider's Web' was quite well - known. It continued the story of Lisbeth Salander and had a lot of fans of the series eager to read it.
One of the best is 'Dune' by Frank Herbert. It has a richly detailed desert planet, complex politics, and a hero's journey. The world - building is extraordinary. Another great one is 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card. It follows a child prodigy in a military - like space academy, full of strategic battles and moral dilemmas. And 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams is also a top pick. It's a hilarious adventure across the galaxy with unique and zany characters.
A popular 2016 science fiction adventure book is 'Seveneves'. It's about the end of the world as we know it when the moon breaks apart. Humanity has to come up with a plan to survive, and the story follows their efforts in space. It's full of scientific concepts and exciting plot twists.
One of the best is 'Dune' by Frank Herbert. It has a richly detailed desert planet, political intrigue, and a hero's journey. The world - building is extraordinary, with its complex ecology and culture.
The books in this list may also show the anxieties of the era. With the Cold War going on, there could be themes related to the fear of nuclear war or the power struggles between different superpowers. At the same time, they might be exploring new ideas in biology and medicine as science was advancing in those fields at that time. For instance, some books could be speculating about genetic engineering or new ways of treating diseases in a science - fiction context.
I'm not sure about all the books on that list, but 'Red Queen' by Victoria Aveyard might be on it. It has a great adventure element with a world divided by blood - those with red and those with silver. The main character Mare has to navigate this dangerous and complex world, which makes for an exciting adventure.
One of the best is 'Dune' by Frank Herbert. It has a richly detailed desert planet, complex political intrigue, and a hero's journey that's both adventurous and deeply rooted in science fiction concepts. The world - building is extraordinary, with sandworms and spice being central elements that draw readers into a universe of power struggles and survival.
Some well - known books from 2015 science fiction lists might include 'The Martian' by Andy Weir. It's a great story about an astronaut stranded on Mars and his struggle to survive. Another could be 'Ancillary Justice' by Ann Leckie, which features a complex universe and unique characters.