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Dear Fellow Science Fiction Enthusiast,
March 15th, 2024
I just finished listening to James White's "General Practice: A Sector General Omnibus" and felt compelled to share my thoughts with you. You remember how we've discussed the unique charm of medical science fiction before? Well, this audiobook delivers that experience in spades.
White's Sector General series has always stood out for its refreshing approach to interstellar medicine. Here, in this omnibus combining "Code Blue: Emergency" and "The Genocidal Healer," we return to that magnificent space hospital where healing transcends species boundaries. The beauty lies not in flashy space battles, but in the quiet heroism of doctors and nurses-both human and alien-working together to save lives across the galaxy.
What struck me most while listening was the perfect balance between medical procedurals and genuine humor. The audiobook format really brings out the warmth in White's writing. You can almost hear the bustling corridors of Sector General, filled with the chatter of countless alien languages and the steady hum of advanced medical equipment.
The introduction by John Clute provides excellent context for newcomers while offering appreciated insights for longtime fans like ourselves. These stories remind us why the series has maintained such a devoted following for decades-White understood that compelling science fiction doesn't require grand galactic conflicts when you have the infinite complexity of life itself to explore.
This DRM-free edition makes the experience even more enjoyable, allowing uninterrupted immersion in White's vision of compassionate medicine among the stars.
Your friend in 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