Book description
Gene Wolfe's Interlibrary Loan stands as a compelling continuation of the speculative narrative initiated in A Borrowed Man, further exploring themes of identity, consciousness, and societal structure within a futuristic yet eerily familiar world. Wolfe, a luminary in science fiction and fantasy whose career spans decades and whose accolades include the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award, once again demonstrates his mastery of dense, allusive prose that rewards careful attention.
In this installment, E. A. Smithe-a reclone whose personality is derived from a deceased mystery writer-finds himself relocated to the enigmatic locale of Polly's Cove. As a "borrowed person," Smithe occupies a liminal space between humanity and property, a condition that Wolfe employs to examine questions of personhood and autonomy with characteristic subtlety. The presence of other reclones, including alternate versions of Smithe himself, introduces layers of complexity that challenge both character and reader to confront the nature of selfhood in a world where identity can be duplicated and transferred.
The audiobook format enhances the text's introspective quality, allowing listeners to experience the nuanced interplay between Wolfe's carefully constructed sentences and the interpretive voice of the narrator. The result is an immersive auditory experience that complements the novel's thematic depth. While Wolfe's prose may demand patience from those unfamiliar with his style, the effort is amply rewarded by a richly textured narrative that lingers long after the final chapter. Interlibrary Loan confirms Wolfe's status as one of speculative fiction's most intellectually rigorous and emotionally resonant voices.
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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