Book description
Dark Universe by Daniel F. Galouye
Daniel F. Galouye's 1961 novel "Dark Universe" stands as a remarkable example of early science fiction that explores themes of perception, reality, and survival in a post-apocalyptic world. This audiobook presentation brings Galouye's unique vision to life through compelling narration that captures the claustrophobic atmosphere of humanity's underground refuge.
The story follows survivors who have lived generations beneath the earth's surface, having fled the radioactive devastation of the surface world they call the "Original World." These underground dwellers have constructed their entire understanding of reality based on their subterranean existence, where darkness reigns supreme and their other senses have adapted to compensate for the absence of light. Their society has developed elaborate mythologies around the concept of "Radiation" as an ultimate evil that must be avoided at all costs.
Galouye's narrative takes an intriguing turn when strange phenomena begin disrupting this carefully ordered existence. The appearance of mysterious entities accompanied by an unnatural silence, coupled with the disappearance of community members, forces one young survivor to question everything he has been taught about their reality. This protagonist's journey toward understanding the true nature of their existence becomes both a physical and philosophical exploration.
The author's background in journalism and his experience crafting stories for pulp magazines of the 1950s and 1960s serves him well in creating a紧凑而引人入胜的叙述。Galouye demonstrates a keen understanding of how isolated communities develop their own truths and the psychological impact of living in extreme conditions. His exploration of how sensory deprivation affects human perception predates many contemporary discussions about reality and consciousness.
What makes this audiobook particularly effective is how the medium enhances the story's central theme of darkness and limited perception. The listener experiences the same sensory limitations as the characters, relying on vocal performances and sound design to convey the underground world's atmosphere. The narration skillfully differentiates between the various characters while maintaining the overall sense of mystery that permeates the story.
Galouye's work gained additional recognition through his later novel "Simulacron-3," which was adapted into both film and television, but "Dark Universe" remains his most Hugo-nominated achievement. The novel's examination of constructed realities and the courage required to question fundamental assumptions about existence resonates with readers across generations.
This audiobook version successfully translates Galouye's imaginative world-building into an auditory experience that honors both the author's vision and the unique possibilities of the audio format.Listeners will find themselves drawn into a story that challenges assumptions about knowledge, truth, and the courage required to seek understanding in an uncertain world.
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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