Science Fiction or Science Fantasy: Who Ya Got? - Comments - Suvudu

Comment by Kyle M.

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:17:12 -0500

Yeah, it's one of those sub-genres that stradles the line between Fantasy and Science Fiction. To that end, maybe it's more of an uber-genre, but I don't quite think so.

In any event, it can trip up a casual reader who might think that because there is "science" or technological elements contained in the story, then it must therefor be Science Fiction. Not quite.

But this is all really academic, at the end of the day the most important question is: did ya like the story?

Of course, I wouldn't try using that line on an exam...I have a feeling it wouldn't go over.

- Kyle M.

Comment by mel

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:18:54 -0500

I'm taking a science fiction course right now and the first thing the prof covered was this all important difference

- mel

Comment by Kail

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:45:50 -0500

Star Wars Characters Occasionally Spout Inaccurate Technobabble: Film at 11!

Seriously, though, I'd never call Star Wars Science Fiction, and the linked author is entirely correct in categorizing it as Science Fantasy.

But the standard warhead loadout on an Incom T-65 X-Wing is _proton_ torpedoes. :)

- Kail