>>40644421
>A Fire Upon The Deep by Vernor Vinge
based
>>40644489
>A Deepness in the Sky (1999) by Vernor Vinge (576)
not as good but still enjoyable
>The Forever War (1974) by Joe Haldeman (288p)
extremely based
>Lord Of Light (1967) by Roger Zelazny (304p)
yeah

If you want a real page turner check out Iain Banks.