Book description
Philip K. Dick's Eye in the Sky presents a gripping auditory journey through layers of constructed reality, guided by the author's signature fusion of metaphysical inquiry and satirical wit. The audiobook renders Dick's kaleidoscopic narrative with striking clarity, immersing listeners in a sequence of surreal, morally rigid worlds that reflect both the fragility and absurdity of human perception.
The story follows Jack Hamilton, whose accidental exposure to a particle beam catapults him and seven others into a succession of hallucinatory realms, each governed by its own extreme logic. These fabricated realities-ranging from a hyper-religious dystopia to a mechanized corporate state-serve as vehicles for Dick's incisive critique of ideology, identity, and the nature of belief. The audiobook format amplifies the disorienting transitions between these worlds, with vocal performances that distinguish the shifting tones, from ominous to farcical, without sacrificing narrative cohesion.
Dick's protagonists are not heroes in the conventional sense but ordinary individuals thrust into extraordinary circumstances, their confusion and vulnerability rendered with psychological precision. The audiobook captures this everyman quality through nuanced voice work that underscores the characters' bewilderment and resilience. As Hamilton navigates each world in search of a return to his own, the listener is drawn into a philosophical odyssey that questions the stability of reality itself.
The novel's dual recognition by the Hugo and John W. Campbell awards attests to its stature within the canon of science fiction. Yet, as with much of Dick's output, Eye in the Sky transcends genre boundaries, engaging with themes that resonate in literary, theological, and existential contexts. The audiobook preserves this multidimensionality, presenting Dick's vision with a balance of intellectual rigor and narrative immediacy.
For those familiar with Dick's broader corpus, the audiobook offers a compelling entry point into his exploration of perceptual distortion and societal control. For newcomers, it serves as an accessible yet challenging introduction to a writer whose influence extends far beyond speculative fiction. Through this auditory rendition, Eye in the Sky reaffirms Dick's position as a visionary whose work remains as urgent and provocative as ever.
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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