My husband isn't a reader but wants to be. I suggested a few books that I love but they weren't his thing…turns out fantasy is a no go.
After probing for info, I've gathered that he:
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Enjoys futuristic or otherworldly (but NOT something that is medieval or historically inspired)
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Big superhero fan and likes superhuman powers or abilities. (Marvel movies are his favorite, but specifically an underdog turned hero vibe)
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He likes strong character development but nothing too unbelievable.
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Not into lengthy world-building but is okay with it if it's done through action or dialog.
Probably around 300 pages or so but not opposed to longer if it's exciting.
Thanks!!
by uhohoreolas
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Dungeon crawler Carl series!
Murderbot, by Martha Wells. They’re novellas, so easy to get in to. But also it’s got action and character development rolled in to one, with worldbuilding highly inferred rather than explicitly stated. The first one is “All Systems Red”.
Old man’s war!
Fuck it, he might like dune.
Project Hail Mary
The Expanse series
Murderbot series hits on all your points. The audio books are good too.
Project Hail Mary might work too.
I listen (read?) while driving, working in shop, yard work. Maybe this might help your husband find his reading mojo.
Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
Ender’s Game