What the title says, I’m tired of the trope where humans are the least advanced in the universe.
I’d like to read something different where we’re the more advanced ones (not necessarily the most advanced). As an example I quite enjoyed the Ender’s Game sequels and the angle of us being the more advanced ones was quite interesting.
Do you have any recommendations?
A few that I can recommend are:
- Angel Station by Walter Jon Williams
- Dragon’s Egg by Robert L. Forward
- Blindsight by Peter Watts
- Schild’s Ladder by Greg Egan
One of my favorite Sci-fi series books is the Ender’s game saga. I think this might meet your specifications. Don’t watch the movie! The book, as is often the case, is way better.
I’m glad I got to enjoy Ender’s Game before I learned about the author. I remember enjoying it, but teeth-grinding rage at the aims the author supports is going to prevent me from enjoying rereading it, or recommending it to anyone.
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, author of The Martian.
Came here to say this. Although I’m not sure the aliens are ‘primitive’ as much as they’re more advanced in certain areas and behind in others?
Project hail Mary was cool in the fact that it was just so… Different. Won’t say too much to avoid spoilers, but I think it’ll tick your boxes.
Hmm, that’s an interesting perspective I never heard about. Bump.
