I just finished reading The Martian by Andy Weir and it was amazing. I was literally hooked on the book within the first couple pages.
Naturally, I want to find more books like that. They don’t have to be a similar type of story to The Martian, it could be any type of fiction story, but I am looking for really great books that grab you right away. Drop a suggestion below for what book grabbed you right away and if I haven’t already read it, I’ll be sure to check it out! Thanks in advance!
by Iamalsodirtydan
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The Husbands by Holly Gramazio is one that did that for me recently!
The Godfather.
True Grit and this is coming from a guy who detests westerns. Just a fantastic read.
Richard Yates. Disturbing the Peace.
Another Weir novel — Project Hail Mary. Great book.
I love Michael Crichton for this category — most of his novels fit the bill.
Finally, I think the Vera Stanhope novels by Ann Cleves are also a gripping, fun read!
Red Rising by Pierce Brown
It hooked me from the very start.
Blake Crouch’s man-on-the-run sci-fi thriller **Dark Matter** ramps up in the first few pages and never slows down. It’s a little noirish.
The Last Kingdom
Monster hunter international, On one otherwise normal Tuesday evening I had the chance to live the American dream. I was able to throw my incompetent jackass of a boss from a fourteenth-story window. 2 sentences is all it took
Heroes Die – Matthew Stover
Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy – Douglas Adams
Neverwhere – Neil Gaiman
I’m currently reading The Light Pirate and the opening scenes (set in a hurricane) are completely propulsive.