The 2014 Nebula Award best novel was 'Ancillary Justice'. It stands out for its unique take on world - building. The world it creates is complex and filled with different cultures and species. The main character, Breq, is an interesting and complex protagonist. Her quest for justice after being part of a larger entity makes for a captivating story. The novel also has some great twists and turns that keep the reader engaged throughout.
The best novel to win the Nebula Award in 1965 was 'The Wanderer' by Fritz Leiber. It's a great piece of science fiction. The story has elements that were quite innovative for its time, exploring various themes like the encounter with an alien presence in a very engaging way.
It was 'The Fifth Season' by N.K. Jemisin. In this novel, Jemisin weaves a tale of a world on the brink of destruction. The writing is vivid, making you feel as if you are right there in the middle of the chaos. The characters are diverse and multi - faceted. The narrative structure is also quite interesting, with different timelines that eventually come together in a very satisfying way, which is part of what made it the 2015 Nebula Award best novel.
The novel 'The Fifth Season' by N.K. Jemisin won the 2016 Hugo Award for Best Novel. It's a really great book with a unique world - building. The story is set in a world full of geological upheavals and there are some really interesting characters and a complex magic system. It's a story that explores themes of oppression, power, and survival in a very engaging way.
The winner of the 2017 Hugo Award best novel was 'The Obelisk Gate'. It's part of N. K. Jemisin's series. This book is really engaging. It has complex characters and a really interesting world - building. The story continues to explore themes like power, oppression, and the fight for survival in a post - apocalyptic - like setting. It's no wonder it won the award as it managed to captivate both the critics and the readers with its unique blend of fantasy elements and deep - rooted social commentaries.
The 2013 Hugo Award for Best Novel was significant as it recognized the best science - fiction or fantasy novel of that year. It brought attention to the winning work, which often had innovative ideas, great storytelling, and the ability to engage a wide audience in the genre. It also gave prestige to the author, helping to boost their career and influence in the science - fiction and fantasy community.
One more is 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler. It's a classic of the detective noir genre. Chandler's hard - boiled detective Philip Marlowe is a memorable character, and the book is filled with complex mysteries, seedy settings, and sharp - tongued dialogue.