He loves Red Dwarf and has read it over and over. Anything similar? He's 19. A high level of difficulty would probably not be a good choice. Thanks in advance for your help.
2007-10-19 05:17:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
As mentioned, Dune is a superb choice and an honored classic in science fiction.
I like Lois McMaster Bujold's Miles Vorkosigan books -- quite fun in a Red Dwarf way.
Ethan of Athos (1986)
The Warrior's Apprentice (1986)
Falling Free (1988)
The Borders of Infinity (1989)
Brothers in Arms (1989)
The Vor Game (1990)
Vorkosigan's Game (omnibus) (1992)
Mirror Dance (1994)
Cetaganda (1995)
Memory (1996)
Young Miles (omnibus) (1997)
Komarr (1998)
A Civil Campaign (1999)
Miles, Mystery and Mayhem (omnibus) (2001)
Diplomatic Immunity (2002)
Miles Errant (omnibus) (2002)
Miles, Mutants and Microbes (omnibus) (2007)
Miles in Love (2008)
2007-10-19 05:27:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better than Life by Grant Naylor
The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan
The Gadget by Paul Zindel
Leper of Saint Giles by Ellis Peters
The Shadow Of The Apocalypse by Paul Crouch
Unnatural Selections by Gary Larson
Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer
Search for The Sun by Ellen Anthony
2007-10-19 05:27:22 · answer #2 · answered by Ralph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SEARCH FOR THE SUN by Ellen Anthony.
It's the story of a 16-year-old rookie cop who solves a high profile murder on a science fiction world in spite of opposition from his father, his own captain, and his queen.
It's very much a coming of age story. Donal has to make some hard choices about his own life and his father has to realize that his son is grown and will do what he thinks is right. It's also a hell of a good mystery and won the Eppie Award for Best Mystery in 2001.
2007-10-19 05:26:09 · answer #3 · answered by loryntoo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an 18 year old son who loves to read but also does not enjoy a high level of difficulty. He loves all of the Robin Hobbs books, which are a mixture of Sci-Fi and Fantasy. Right now he is reading the Farseer Trilogy's and loves them.
It is so great to see my son reading and enjoying it!!
2007-10-19 05:32:56 · answer #4 · answered by Libby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ender's Game is a good one, as are Dune and Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. I think out of the three, Dune requires the highest comprehension level, so he might not get into it. Hitchhiker's is weird, but very amusing, and Ender's Game is just a good read for anyone.
2007-10-19 05:58:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definatley recomend DUNE or Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy is good for a laugh but the story is kind of jumbled
2007-10-21 19:19:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Foundation Trilogy by Asimov
2007-10-19 06:45:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try "A hymn before Battle" by John Ringo.
Earth is warned that it is going to be invaded by 50 million carnivorous aliens.
2007-10-19 05:45:12 · answer #8 · answered by glenn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the artemis fowl series is fantastic
2007-10-19 05:25:19 · answer #9 · answered by kellie r 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he's never read it DUNE is a classic.
2007-10-19 05:20:32 · answer #10 · answered by Gilly137 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋