Book description
In Earth Awakens, the third installment of The First Formic War series, Orson Scott Card delivers a compelling prelude to the events that would later shape the universe of Ender's Game. Set nearly a century before the famed Battle School era, the narrative explores humanity's first harrowing encounter with an alien force, the Formics, as they arrive unannounced and with terraforming intent. Card masterfully builds tension through the perspectives of ordinary yet determined individuals who must navigate political inertia, corporate indifference, and the sheer shock of invasion.
The audiobook format enhances the immersive quality of Card's prose, with narration that captures the urgency and emotional weight of humanity's initial foray into interstellar vulnerability. The pacing is deliberate yet engaging, allowing listeners to fully absorb the geopolitical nuances and personal stakes that define this pivotal moment in human history. Card's signature talent for portraying characters with exceptional moral and intellectual burdens is on full display, as figures emerge who are willing to risk everything to awaken a fractured world to the reality of its peril.
While the story stands on its own, it gains resonance for readers familiar with the broader Ender saga, offering rich context and depth to the conflicts and themes that will come to define it. Card's exploration of leadership under pressure, societal complacency, and the cost of unity in the face of existential threat lends the narrative both gravity and relevance.
Earth Awakens is a worthy continuation of a foundational chapter in science fiction storytelling. It succeeds not only as a bridge between historical and fictional timelines but as a thought-provoking examination of humanity's capacity for both failure and resilience. This audiobook is essential listening for longtime fans and newcomers alike, offering a powerful and intelligently crafted narrative that underscores why Card remains a defining voice in the genre.
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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