More than Human (Theodore Sturgeon 1953)
Posted on May 05 at 8.50, 2007 by Eric Mahleb
Theodore Sturgeon was one of the early Sci-Fi pioneers in the 50s, along with Heinlein, C. Clarke and Asimov. He has influenced many writers since, through the various ideas he set forth but also through a rich and elaborate writing style that is often not experienced in Sci-Fi literature.
More than Human is the story, over several years, of a group of youngsters who, individually, were rejected by society and considered abnormal or simply stupid, but together, became the next step in human evolution, each one applying a unique skill and talent towards the functioning of this paranormal entity, the Homo Gestalt.
The novel does not dwell so much on these ‘powers’ as much as it does on the humanity of these rejected and troubled children. It is much more than Science Fiction, it is a story about love, about what it means to be different, to be lost, to find meaning, and to be part of something greater than you.
Fascinating and thought provoking.
My vote: 
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