Relativity? Time dilation? Quantum physics? BORING. When I read a star-spanning sci-fi epic, I don’t care about the physical motion of celestial bodies, I care about being moved by them. Space operas, aka “soft” sci-fi are science fiction stories about our universe without being bogged down by the pesky laws of physics. How do those sandworms in Dune not collapse under their own weight? How do Gideon and Harrow travel to distant planets without experiencing time dilation in Gideon the Ninth? Doesn’t matter, these authors weren’t sweating the science when writing the 10 best sci-fi space operas, and neither should you.
Dune
(Ace Books)Obligatory Dune paragraph incoming: Frank Herbert’s sci-fi magnum opus is the pinnacle of soft sci-fi. The Magic Flute of space opera, if you will. The story of Paul Atreides’ rise to intergalactic power inspired countless works of classic science fiction, everything from Star Wars to the Warhammer 40k universe. It’s got giant worms, whacky spaceships, a villain propelled around by anti-gravity tech that defies all physical laws, and a sandy substance called spice that lets people see into the future! The science makes absolutely no sense, and that’s the point! You want an explanation of how the Bene Gesserit do all the superhuman nonsense they do? You’ve come to the wrong place. You want the most seminal sci-fi work ever penned in spite of all the scientific hoo-ha? Come right on in, the ornithopter’s waiting.
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