Hugo Award for Best Novel Public

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Winners of the Hugo Award for Best Novel. Does not include Retro-Hugos.

  1. The Gods Themselves by 

    4 stars

    Only a few know the terrifying truth -- an outcast Earth scientist, a rebellious alien inhabitant of a dying planet, …

    Phil in SF says:

    Winner in 1973.

  2. Rendezvous with Rama by  (Rama (1))

    4 stars

    Written in 1973, a massive 50 kilometre long alien cylinder begins to pass through the solar system provoking a hurried …

    Phil in SF says:

    Winner in 1974.

  3. The Dispossessed by  (Hainish Cycle, #6)

    5 stars

    Shevek, a brilliant physicist, decides to take action. He will seek answers, question the unquestionable, and attempt to tear down …

    Phil in SF says:

    Winner in 1975.

  4. The forever war by 

    4 stars

    The Forever War (1974) is a military science fiction novel by American author Joe Haldeman, telling the contemplative story about …

    Phil in SF says:

    Winner in 1976.

  5. Where late the sweet birds sang by 

    4 stars

    Before becoming one of today's most intriguing and innovative mystery writers, Kate Wilhelm was a leading writer of science fiction, …

    Phil in SF says:

    Winner in 1977.

  6. Gateway by 

    4 stars

    Phil in SF says:

    Winner in 1978.

  7. Dreamsnake by 

    4 stars

    In a world devastated by nuclear holocaust, Snake is a healer. One of an elite band dedicated to caring for …

    Phil in SF says:

    Winner in 1979.

  8. The snow queen by  (The Snow Queen Cycle)

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    Phil in SF says:

    Winner in 1981.

  9. Foundation's edge by  (Foundation (6))

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    After the defeat of the Mule by the Second Foundation, Terminus enjoys a period of prosperity and stability which is …

    Phil in SF says:

    Winner in 1983.

  10. Startide Rising (Uplift Trilogy) by 

    4 stars

    David Brin: “Startide Rising” (1983) This is a sci fi story about a Terran (Earth) crew of neo-dolphins and humans …

    Phil in SF says:

    Winner in 1984.

  11. Neuromancer by 

    4 stars

    The first of William Gibson's 'Sprawl' trilogy, Neuromancer is the classic cyberpunk novel.

    More information on the [novel's official page][1]. …

    Phil in SF says:

    Winner in 1985.

  12. Ender's Game by 

    5 stars

    Ender's Game is a 1985 military science fiction novel by American author Orson Scott Card. Set at an unspecified date …

    Phil in SF says:

    Winner in 1986.

  13. Speaker for the Dead (Ender Quartet) by 

    5 stars

    Ender Wiggin, the young military genius, discovers that a second alien war is inevitable and that he must dismiss his …

    Phil in SF says:

    Winner in 1987.

  14. The Uplift War by 

    4 stars

    David Brin's Uplift novels are among the most thrilling and extraordinary science fiction ever written. Sundiver, Startide Rising, and The …

    Phil in SF says:

    Winner in 1988.

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