Book description
So you've seen the 70s sci-fi flick with Michael York? Cool, but the book? Oh man, the audiobook version is where it really clicks. William F. Nolan's Logan's Run isn't just a cool premise-it's a razor-sharp warning that still feels terrifyingly relevant. Imagine living in a world where your birthday is also your death date, and a crystal flower in your palm turns black when you're supposed to "go gently." Yeah, that's 2116, and Logan 3 is the guy who enforces it. He's a Sandman, hunting down Runners who refuse to hit "lastday." But then... he finds out about Sanctuary. A place where people don't die at 21. And suddenly, he's running for his life.
The audiobook? Pure adrenaline. You can hear Logan's panic as his palmflower starts changing, the urgency in the narrator's voice pulling you right into his skin. Nolan's writing-tight, smart, full of that classic sci-fi tension-comes alive when you're listening. You're not just reading about the neon-lit city of the future; you're in it, dodging those creepy Sandmen, feeling the rush of the chase. And the best part? The story's not just about escape. It's about why we fear living fully, why a society would kill its own citizens at 21 to keep things "smooth." Nolan's been called a political fable, and honestly? It's way ahead of its time.
Plus, knowing Nolan was part of that legendary group with Bradbury and Matheson? It's not just a throwback-it's a masterclass in how to build a world that feels real, urgent, and alive. He's got decades of storytelling chops behind this, and it shows. You don't just hear the plot; you feel the weight of every choice Logan makes. That moment when he realizes he's not just hunting Runners anymore? Chills. The audiobook nails that shift-quiet, tense, then BAM, you're sprinting alongside him.
And let's be real: this isn't some dusty old novel. It's got that fresh, urgent vibe that makes you check your own life. We all know that fear of living small, of letting society box us in. Logan's running from a system that demands you die young. What are you running from? The audiobook doesn't give you answers-it just makes you ask the question, loud and clear. Nolan's work might be decades old, but it's not outdated. It's a mirror. And honestly? Hearing it spoken, with that perfect pacing and voice acting? It's the best way to experience it. You'll be hitting "next chapter" long after you should've gone to sleep. Trust me-this is the kind of sci-fi that sticks with you, not just the kind you watch and forget. It's a classic for a reason, and the audiobook? It's the perfect time to rediscover it.
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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