Book description
Martians, Go Home: A Delightful Invasion
Fredric Brown's "Martians, Go Home" delivers exactly what its title promises - and more. This audiobook presents a refreshingly different take on alien invasion, swapping cosmic horror for cosmic comedy.
The story follows Luke Devereaux, a science fiction writer stuck in a creative rut until he becomes humanity's first contact with extraterrestrial visitors. These aren't the menacing invaders of typical space opera. Brown's Martians are obnoxious green pests who arrive en masse - one to every three humans on Earth - and proceed to meddle in everything from bedroom secrets to state affairs.
What makes this audiobook particularly engaging is Brown's sharp wit and narrative experimentation. The Martian invasion becomes a lens for examining human nature, privacy, and the absurdity of modern life. While the aliens are literally everywhere, they remain frustratingly untouchable, creating a unique dynamic where humanity must adapt rather than fight.
Luke's position as a science fiction writer dealing with an actual alien invasion adds meta-fictional layers that Brown handles skillfully. His gradual descent toward madness provides both humor and pathos, making him a compelling unreliable narrator.
The audiobook format suits Brown's punchy, newspaper-influenced prose style. His background in journalism shines through clear, direct writing that translates well to spoken word. The pacing reflects his experience as a pulp writer - efficient, entertaining, and never wasting the listener's time.
Though Brown's prolific output sometimes resulted in uneven quality, "Martians, Go Home" represents his strengths well. It's science fiction that uses alien contact to explore very human concerns, wrapped in humor and inventive storytelling. The result is an audiobook that entertains while quietly examining how we might react to the ultimate loss of privacy.
Listeners who enjoy satirical science fiction with genuine wit will find this cult classic rewarding. Brown may not have achieved mainstream success during his lifetime, but works like this demonstrate why his reputation has grown among genre enthusiasts worldwide.
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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