Film sci-fi is often original, with stories that were made specifically for the screen, but there have also been many, many sci-fi adaptations. Many classic novels have been made into sci-fi movies, even previously thought unfilmable ones like Dune, but there are still many great sci-fi novels out there that have never made the leap to the silver screen. These books would make for excellent movies, or in some cases, series of movies.
They might add Ben Bova’s Grand Tour, Iain M Banks’ Culture, Anne McAffrey’s Dragonriders of Pern, and Harry Harrison’s Stainless Steel Rat series to the list.
Dude, Stainless Steel Rat was my jam, back in the day.
It seems like my favorite books are all being adapted recently. Hopefully the trend will continue.
- [x] Wool/Silo
- [x] Foundation
- [x] Three Body Problem
- [ ] Murderbot Diaries
- [ ] Red Rising
(PS: I’m also open to next reads suggestions)
