![]() ![]() ![]() Rarely is a novelization of a film worthy of serious bookworms’ time, but Alien is a delightful exception. Tom Cruise is the star of the most recent adaptation of the movie (2008), so “book first, then movie” readers will enjoy comparing the two versions. Panic ensued as the broadcast was presented as real news bulletins.Īs for the book itself, it’s a fantastic Mars-attacks scenario wherein giant tripod-like monsters and other weird creatures kill or abduct everyone they see. Wells was able to tell such a detailed story about Mars and alien invasion that was somewhat eerily accurate is outstanding enough.īut to top it off, Orson Welles turned it into a real-life horror when he broadcasted the tale via radio for all to hear. This is the book that alien stories are built on. Here are some of the best alien and outer space books to read when you need an escape of light-year proportions. Whether you’re looking for something tried and true, or a novel that’s…well, novel, the genre is extensive enough to provide countless titles to suit your otherworldly needs. There are the completely original ones, however, like the Planet of the Supreme Predatory Octopus or Solaris, featuring an alien that is actually an ocean. ![]() Alien and outer space books can range from science fiction to horror, but are typically about people dying-or being found dead-and those who are sent to uncover the mysteries behind the strange occurrences. ![]()
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