Book Quote by Jamais Cascio
“The highest compliment I can give a science fiction book is that it's 'plausibly surreal' - it manages to feel like a relentless extrapolation from today even as it overwhelms with unexpected consequences of that extrapolation.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Future of Science Fiction, 2015
A sci‑fi book is praised for feeling plausible yet surreal, balancing realistic extrapolation with unexpected outcomes.
In simple terms: Plausible surrealism enriches sci‑fi.
Value imaginative realism.
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When to use this quote
- book reviews
- creative writing
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a sci‑fi world believable?
- How do consequences shape narrative?
Too much surrealism may alienate readers.