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Science Fiction Is a Genre That Deals with Concepts Such As Futuristic Science fiction is a genre that deals with concepts such as futuristic science and technology, space travel, time travel, parallel universes and extra-terrestrial life. Characters can include aliens, mutants, androids, or human like robots, characters will usually use futuristic or plausible technology such as ray guns, teleportation machines and incorporate scientific principles that are new or that contradict accepted physical laws, for example time travel, wormholes, or faster-than-light travel or communication. Characters may also have paranormal abilities such as mind control, telepathy and telekinesis Recommended books: When the doors of the lift crank open the only thing Thomas remembers is his first name. But he's not alone. He's surrounded by boys who welcome him to the Glade a walled encampment at the centre of a bizarre and terrible stone maze. 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