Book description
Firewalkers: A Desert Symphony of Desperation and Solar Panels
Tchaikovsky has done it again - he's taken the dystopian genre and thrown it into a blender with the finesse of someone who probably knows way too much about stage fighting (yes, that's a thing, and apparently it shows in his writing).
"Firewalkers" isn't just another "Earth is dying, let's panic" story - it's the story of the kids nobody thinks about. You know, those resourceful little devils who actually keep the lights on while the ultra-rich sip champagne and plot their escape to greener pastures. Mao, Lupé, and Hotep aren't your typical teenage protagonists mooning over love triangles. They're busy being literally expendable, fixing solar panels in the scorching depths while the 1% literally look down on them from their climate-controlled towers.
What makes this audiobook particularly delicious is how Tchaikovsky balances the bleakness with genuine heart. These Firewalkers aren't just scrappy survivors - they're kids with actual brains and guts, which makes their situation all the more infuriating. The author's background in psychology shows in how he crafts these characters, and his law degree probably explains why the class warfare feels so authentically rage-inducing.
The world-building here is impressively tight - no flabby exposition, just the harsh reality of a burning planet where water is currency and hope is in short supply. Tchaikovsky doesn't waste time with flowery descriptions when he could be breaking your heart instead.
If you enjoy your dystopias with a side of genuine emotional investment and your heroes young enough to still believe they might actually change the world, this one's for you. Just maybe keep some tissues handy - and perhaps a cold drink, because after listening to this, you'll be grateful your planet isn't on fire. Yet.
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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
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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