What are some science fiction novels that are relatively easier for non-native English readers?
What are some science fiction novels that are relatively easier for non-native English readers?
I am looking for scifi novels based on real scientific concepts, but with easy to follow plots and characters.
My English level is proficient in a professional setting, and I have no problem reading academic, medical or scientific articles in English.
I love watching documentaries on BBC, but I sometimes struggle watching dramas and sitcoms without subtitles.
I am mainly trying to find audio books that I can listen to while driving. I am half way through listening to Carl Sagan's Contact on audio, it is great and not too difficult because I've already watched the movie many times.
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The martian maybe. Maybe even all the books by Andy Weir
Thanks. I have watched The Martian movie already and I would prefer something new (The Martian is less exciting when you already know the ending). What other books by Andy Weir would you recommend?
Oh there are so much that the movie didn't show that Watney did in the book. It's like the movie put glasses on Watney to show he is a nerd BUT in the book, Watney is a nerd and shows you why he is a very smart guy.
You are right. I am reading Contact for the same reason, trying to see more details as intended by Carl Sagan. (And Contact is my favourite scifi film of all time.)
I should probably give The Martian book a try. Just trying to decide between so many great suggestions here.
I would say the book is still better; plot points that are quickly passed in the movie are better-explained in the book, and I seem to recall one or two plot lines that were basically skipped entirely in the movie.