danisauruswrecksall t1_jedmxfo wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:49 AM

Reply to comment by andrewharlan2 in Should I read The Martian by Andy Weir even if I’ve already watch the movie and remember most plot points? by CaregiverBig7228

Or, if you can, listen to the audiobook. Easily my favorite audiobook of all time. You will NOT be disappointed!

qwerasdfzxcvasdfqwer t1_jedtthv wrote on March 31, 2023 at 8:28 AM

Agree with the audiobook rec on phm - and I absolutely hate audiobooks. I only did this book on audio by fluke but I'm so glad I did

PlannerSean t1_jedu1ve wrote on March 31, 2023 at 8:31 AM

I’ve only listened to the audiobook, and can’t imagine how the paper book describes a certain aspect of how a certain character communicates. It’s absolutely primed for audiobook.

Rebelpride1 t1_jedw9wk wrote on March 31, 2023 at 9:04 AM

For real. I listened to the audiobook in 2 sittings (driving across the country) and couldn't imagine how the character talks in the book. I recently picked up a physical copy and flipped to one of his chapters and was kinda disappointed to be honest, but it was still about as expected

BorkForkMork t1_jee7q58 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 11:30 AM

In order to cure your audiobook phobia I would like to recommend any Terry Pratchett audiobook read by Stephen Briggs. That guy is an absolute treasure.

qwerasdfzxcvasdfqwer t1_jefrz55 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:12 PM

Unfortunately my biggest problem with audiobooks is my raging ADHD which trumps even the most well done audiobooks - second is I hate when men do women voices lol