What are some science fiction novels that are relatively easier for non-native English readers? (feddit.uk)

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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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[-] intensely_human@lemm.ee 3 points 6 months ago

I don’t think simple plots and characters are connected with easy to understand language.

I think you should get a kindle so you can look up words on the fly, and then read good sci fi.

To that end, I recommend The Expanse series, starting with Leviathan Rising.

[-] cloudless@feddit.uk 2 points 6 months ago

I've got a Kindle but I read too slowly, and most of the time I would "fall back" to watching videos and playing games.

But when I am driving, I can listen to audio books and there are no other distractions for me except for podcasts.

Thanks for your suggestions.

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