Book description
Imagine a sci-fi concept that hits harder than a solar flare: three identical Earths, each with its own human race, all suddenly facing extinction when "Elder Brothers" declare they'll colonize our world, offering us a pet-like existence on a tiny, subsidized patch of land. Sylvain Runberg's For the Benefit of Mankind-a stunning graphic novel tribute to Cixin Liu's universe-becomes even more electrifying as an audiobook. The narration, crisp and urgent, pulls you straight into the heart of a planetary crisis where survival hinges on a radical wealth redistribution. You hear the quiet panic in the characters' voices as they grasp the terrifying truth: "For the benefit of mankind" is a lie, a prelude to erasure. The audiobook format elevates this. You don't just read the stark, beautifully rendered panels; you feel the tension in the pauses, the weight of each whispered decision. The voice actor masterfully shifts between the desperate urgency of the underclass and the chilling, detached tone of the Elder Brothers, making the stakes feel terrifyingly immediate. It's a brilliant, timely story about inequality-where the "benefit" is always for the powerful-and the audiobook makes it visceral. You'll find yourself leaning in, not just hearing the words, but living the dread and the fragile hope. Runberg's adaptation captures Liu's signature blend of cosmic scale and human vulnerability, and the audio delivery turns it into something unforgettable. It's not just a story about saving Earth; it's a mirror held up to our own world, asking: Who gets to decide what's "for the benefit of mankind"? The answer, delivered in this haunting audiobook, will stay with you long after the final word fades. A must-listen for anyone who loves sci-fi that doesn't just imagine the future, but demands we confront the present.
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Lady In Red
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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