More and more often, movies seem to be based on books, which proves how great the written stories are. In many cases, the literary version is actually significantly better because it allows the reader to delve deeper into the fictional world. There are currently a few films whose books you should definitely read before you go to the cinema.
The best way to do this is to simply listen: Audible offers you a free audio book of your choice during the trial month! If you want to hear more, it will only cost you €9.95 per month, but you can of course cancel at any time.
To make it easier for you to choose a free audio book, we have put together books for you that have been made into films and are currently being shown in cinemas. There's a lot there, especially for those who want to improve their English!
1. Michael Punke: The Revenant
Hugh Glass, renowned fur hunter, is attacked and seriously injured by a grizzly bear in the American wilderness at the beginning of the 19th century. His companions consider him doomed, rob him and leave him alone. But Glass survives and thanks to his unshakable willpower, he fights his way through the inhospitable environment and vows revenge.
The free The Revenant audiobook is available in English and German on Audible.
2. Colm Toibín: Brooklyn
The young Irish woman Eilis Lacey emigrates to America at her mother's request and tries to gain a foothold in Brooklyn in the 1950s. She finds love, but is torn between two countries and two lives.
Brooklyn is available as a free audio book in English on Audible .
3. David Ebershoff: The Danish Girl
Denmark, 1925: The painter couple Einar and Greta Wegener have a happy marriage. One day Greta asks her husband to pose for her in women's clothing. Initially just a game, Einar's transformation into a woman soon becomes serious - and Greta is faced with difficult decisions.
The free audio book The Danish Girl is also available in English for you on Audible.
4. Patricia Highsmith: Carol
Carol Aird is married, a mother and highly respected in society. 19-year-old Therese Belivet works as a part-time saleswoman, is engaged and fascinated by Carol from the start. She gets involved with the young girl and consequently has to struggle with the consequences - loss of the child, the home, the care.
The free audio book Carol in English is also available from Audible.
5. Rick Yancey: The Fifth Wave
This dystopian tale follows Cassie, one of the few people who survived the four waves of darkness, destruction, epidemic, invasion. The others have taken almost everything from her, but then she meets Evan, who saves her and Cassie puts her trust in him and gets ready for the fifth wave.
The free audio book The Fifth Wave is available in German from Audible.
