Book description
Martha Wells' Murderbot Diaries series achieves remarkable depth and resonance in Fugitive Telemetry, the sixth installment, where the New York Times best-selling security droid protagonist continues to captivate readers globally. Annalee Newitz's observation that this work presents "one of the most humane portraits of a nonhuman I've ever read" remains profoundly accurate, affirming Wells' exceptional ability to imbue artificial intelligence with profound emotional complexity. The audiobook format masterfully enhances this narrative, allowing Murderbot's signature sardonic internal monologue-rendered with perfect, deadpan delivery-to resonate with intimate immediacy.
As Murderbot navigates the unsettling discovery of a corpse on Preservation Station, the narrative deftly balances procedural tension with the protagonist's trademark aversion to human interaction. The droid's internal struggle-"No, I didn't kill the dead human. If I had, I wouldn't dump the body in the station mall"-captures its uniquely flawed yet deeply relatable perspective. The audiobook's pacing excels here, amplifying the humor and vulnerability in Murderbot's reluctant engagement with station security. This voluntary cooperation, a near-unthinkable scenario for the self-described antihero, becomes a poignant exploration of reluctant connection, challenging the very notion of what constitutes a "person."
Wells, already established as a luminary of contemporary science fiction, leverages this installment to deepen the series' thematic core: the quiet, persistent humanity found in unexpected places. The audiobook's narration elevates the text, transforming Murderbot's voice into a compelling, almost lyrical presence that underscores the story's emotional weight. Listeners experience the droid's internal conflict-the dread of human interaction juxtaposed with an undeniable, unspoken care for others-with visceral clarity.
Fugitive Telemetry transcends typical genre conventions by focusing not on grand battles, but on the quiet courage required to confront one's own emotional evolution. The series' enduring appeal lies in its refusal to sentimentalize; Murderbot remains stubbornly pragmatic, yet its journey toward understanding human connection is rendered with breathtaking sincerity. The audiobook medium proves ideal for this intimacy, making Murderbot's voice feel like a confidant rather than a character. Wells does not merely tell a story about a droid; she constructs a profound meditation on empathy, isolation, and the quiet revolution of choosing to care. This is science fiction at its most human, delivered with precision, wit, and profound respect for its protagonist's journey. The result is a work that feels both urgently contemporary and eternally relevant, securing Murderbot's place among the most memorable and humane figures in modern speculative fiction.
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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