Do you like science fiction or fantasy books?

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Do you like science fiction or fantasy books?

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Science fiction, fantasy, and horror constitute the bulk of the fiction I have read since I was a teenager. I am now . Im not sure why it appeals to me more than quotrealisticquot fiction. I guess part of the pleasure of the reading experience, for me, is being transported into a different world.brbrCuriously, though, I have a hard time defining the subgenres I prefer within these larger categories. I am not especially a fan of hard science fiction e.g. Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, etc.. But I cant say I like space opera either. I am not especially into high fantasy, and my appreciation for J.R.R. Tolkien is more the exception than the rule.brbrWith respect to science fiction, my preferences tend toward ideadriven authors like Ray Bradbury and Philip Dick. I also have a great love of comedy scifi, such as Douglas Adams and Alan Dean Foster.brbrOne of my favorite fantasy writers is Charles De Lint. His books take place in the present day, but involve encounters with a world of magic taken from traditional folklore and mythology. I also greatly enjoy the Harry Potter series.brbrIn terms of horror, I have long been a fan of Stephen King, but his works helped get me into earlier authors such as Richard Matheson, who has a unique ability for making the supernatural seem almost scientific.brbrNo matter who I read, I like books with nice, wellwritten prose.