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Beyond This Horizon by Robert A. Heinlein

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... a goal-driven protagonist in a future society?

The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester

If you enjoyed following Hamilton Felix's clear and compelling journey as he navigates a transformed society in Beyond This Horizon, you'll be gripped by Ben Reich's relentless pursuit of his objective in The Demolished Man. The story centers around a high-stakes cat-and-mouse chase in a world where telepathy has upended the rules of crime and justice, keeping you hooked from start to finish.

... detailed worldbuilding of a complex future society?

Stand on Zanzibar by John Brunner

If you found yourself immersed in the intricately constructed future of Beyond This Horizon, where eugenics, social structures, and technology are woven into everyday life, you'll be fascinated by Stand on Zanzibar. Brunner paints a deeply detailed portrait of a near-future Earth, exploring the lives of various characters as they navigate a world shaped by population pressure and technological change.

... philosophical speculation about humanity and existence?

Permutation City by Greg Egan

If the philosophical questions about genetics, destiny, and the meaning of life posed in Beyond This Horizon intrigued you, Permutation City will take you even deeper. Egan explores mind-bending questions of consciousness, reality, and identity in a future where digital immortality forces humanity to confront what truly makes us alive.

... soft science fiction with a focus on societal structures and personal choice?

The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin

If you appreciated how Beyond This Horizon explores social engineering, cultural norms, and the impact of personal choices on a utopian society, The Dispossessed will resonate with you. Le Guin's protagonist, Shevek, navigates two contrasting worlds while wrestling with questions of freedom, authority, and what kind of society is truly just.

... epic scope of human society reshaping itself?

Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson

If the grand vision of a society reimagined through science and genetic engineering captured your imagination in Beyond This Horizon, you'll be enthralled by Red Mars. Robinson chronicles the ambitious colonization and transformation of Mars, following a diverse group of pioneers as they shape the political, environmental, and social destiny of an entire planet.

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