Book description
π₯ Just finished Elysium Fire by Alastair Reynolds and WOW - this audiobook is absolutely mind-blowing!
The Prefect Dreyfus Emergency series delivers hard sci-fi at its finest. π Reynolds, former space scientist turned master storyteller, crafts a universe that feels both vast and intimately detailed.
Set in the Glitter Band - 10,000 habitats orbiting Yellowstone - we follow Prefect Tom Dreyfus as he tackles a terrifying crisis. People are dying randomly from neural implant malfunctions, leaving no clues. π± Meanwhile, political rebellion brews as habitats threaten to break away from the collective.
The audiobook narration pulls you deep into this complex world. Reynolds doesn't just tell a story - he builds entire civilizations with their own politics, technologies, and moral dilemmas. The pacing is perfect, balancing action with philosophical depth.
What makes this stand out is how Reynolds handles the "utopia with problems" concept. Even in near-perfect democratic paradise, corruption, fear, and rebellion find ways to emerge. The neural implants become both blessing and curse, highlighting our relationship with technology.
Perfect for fans of Revelation Space or anyone who loves thoughtful, well-crafted space opera. π
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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