Friday, 28 June 2013

Choosing A Science Fiction Novel

By Myrtle Cash


Books come in different kinds of genres. Common examples are Thriller, Romance, Horror, Fantasy, and Children's books. Another type of genre that exists is Science Fiction. This kind of book is probably one of the most interesting books that you can find because it combines scientific concepts and technology. A science fiction novel is good for anyone looking for something worth reading.

There is now a great number of science fiction novels you can buy from bookstores. If you are wondering how to pick one among these many books, there are some pointers that could help you out. One pointer is to learn what kind of book you are interesting in. Take note if you want to read something light, romantic, dark, futuristic, comical, and other things that you have in mind.

One way to look for good books would be through asking around or word of mouth. Talk to your family, friends, officemates, and neighbors. They might have something they can recommend. You can also ask for help from bookworms since they are the ones that are knowledgeable about different books and authors.

Book reviews would also be another thing that can aid your search. There are book critics that make it their job to read, analyze, and express their opinion as to what they think of the book. Reviews can tell you of the book's week and strong points. However, do not be too dependent on these reviews. It is still your choice in the end.

If you want to make your search easier, find a list that contains a name of books and other information. This kind of list can be found in the library or in the internet. This will give you a list of published books. The good thing about this is that it is very organized since the books are placed under different categories already.

Some great movies are usually adaptations of very great novels. If you have found an interesting movie, you might want to check if it is based on a book or not. There is no need to worry that reading something you have watched is redundant. In most cases, the book and its movie adaptation are different in some ways.

If you are interested in reading different kinds of books, it helps to not go for bestsellers or popular books all the time. Be adventurous with your choice of books. Read novels done by authors that you have never heard of. There are so many underrated novels out there that are just waiting for someone to read them.

A good way to evaluate a book is by reading its overview or summary. This will help you determine what it is about. The overview is also very important for this is how you can take note of the author's style of writing.

It is wonderful to stock your shelf with books like the science fiction novel. These books provide the stimulation your mind needs. It is good to read one if you have nothing to do because this will keep you preoccupied and you get to learn something as well.




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