Book description
Cory Doctorow's Attack Surface grips you from the opening moments and doesn't let go-especially in audiobook form, where the narrative's tension is amplified by skilled voice work that brings the digital underworld to life. This isn't just a tech thriller; it's a morally complex journey through the consequences of power, surveillance, and rebellion.
Masha Maximow is no typical protagonist. By day, she's a high-level hacker for a shadowy cybersecurity firm, crafting tools that help authoritarian regimes crush dissent. The paycheck is staggering, the work chillingly effective. By night-or rather, on her own time-she risks everything to undermine the very systems she builds, aiding activists when their causes feel just. It's a double life that's equal parts exhilarating and exhausting, and Doctorow makes you feel every pulse of that adrenaline.
What starts as distant, abstract manipulation turns devastatingly personal when Masha's tools are turned on people she knows-people like Marcus Yallow, the idealistic hacker from Little Brother. Watching her realize that her clever exploits have real, human costs is the emotional core of the story. The audiobook format makes these moments especially visceral; you don't just read Masha's growing dread-you hear it.
Doctorow doesn't offer easy answers. The world he builds feels unnervingly close to our own, full of flawed actors, compromised systems, and the messy ethics of resistance. Masha's struggle isn't just against governments or corporations-it's within herself. And that internal battle, rendered with raw honesty and sharp intelligence, is what makes Attack Surface unforgettable.
For fans of the earlier books or newcomers alike, this audiobook is a compelling, thought-provoking ride.
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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