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The original was posted on /r/printsf by /u/ehead on 2023-08-16 00:25:58.

By smart I don’t necessarily mean mathematical-scientific smarts, but I don’t want to exclude that either. As an example… I recently started reading Stephenson’s The Baroque Cycle, and it’s clear you are reading something written by a very smart person, not to mention someone who has simply done a stupendous amount of research. I’m about half way through, and while the story seems to be meandering, I can certainly appreciate the sheer brilliance and great accomplishment that is this book.

Of course, extra points for books that are both smart and entertaining. :)