I'm reading Sci-fi stories rather than something drier or that needs more digesting, so I understand this point of view. I didn't find it that hard to listen t

I'm reading Sci-fi stories rather than something drier or that needs more digesting, so I understand this point of view. I didn't find it that hard to listen to Dune compared to listening to, say, Peter F. Hamilton's works. For me it all is something that becomes entirely attention consuming. Your mileage may vary!