Book description
David Weber's "A Call to Duty" introduces listeners to the Honorverse through the compelling narrative of Travis Uriah Long, a young man seeking structure and purpose within the Royal Manticoran Navy. This audiobook presents Weber's characteristic blend of military science fiction and political intrigue, delivered with the author's renowned attention to naval detail and hierarchical dynamics.
The protagonist's journey from a chaotic upbringing to military service provides a fresh perspective on familiar themes of duty and honor. Long's expectations of naval discipline clash with the reality of a struggling Star Kingdom, where bureaucratic indifference threatens the very existence of the RMN. The audiobook effectively captures the tension between individual aspiration and institutional decay, as Long discovers that the navy he joined may not survive long enough to fulfill his dreams of order and purpose.
Weber's narrative explores the broader implications of a minor galactic power grappling with post-plague economic recovery while facing internal political pressures to dismantle its military infrastructure. The author skillfully weaves together personal character development with larger questions of national survival, creating an engaging listening experience that examines both individual duty and collective responsibility.
The audiobook format serves Weber's prose well, allowing listeners to absorb the technical military details and political machinations that define the Honorverse. Through Long's eyes, audiences experience the harsh realities of boot camp training and the disheartening contrast between military ideals and administrative dysfunction.
This opening installment in the Manticore Ascendant series establishes the foundation for what would become a expansive universe populated by complex characters navigating dangerous interstellar politics. The narrative's serious tone and sophisticated vocabulary reflect Weber's commitment to treating military themes with appropriate gravity while maintaining accessibility for listeners new to the genre.
"A Call to Duty" succeeds as both an introduction to the Honorverse and a standalone examination of military service during times of institutional crisis. The audiobook demonstrates Weber's ability to balance character-driven storytelling with broader political commentary, making it essential listening for fans of military science fiction.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience