Book description
Okay, so I just devoured Mickey7 as an audiobook, and wow-this is the kind of story that sticks with you long after you hit pause. Seriously, it's the perfect listen for when you want something smart but not a slog. Edward Ashton dropped a total gem here, and the narrator? Absolute magic. You can feel the icy wind of Niflheim in your bones, hear the crunch of snow underfoot, and feel Mickey's panic when he realizes he's the only one who can save everyone... but he's also the only one who might get killed again.
Let's be real: the concept is wild. Mickey's job? "Expendable." Like, literally. When a mission's too dangerous? They send Mickey. Dies? Boom, new clone with his memories. Six deaths in, he's got the deal down: "Dying isn't any fun... but at least it's a living." And then bam-he goes missing, comes back helped by the natives, and finds out there's already a new Mickey (Mickey8) doing his job. Now there are two of him, and only one can stay. If he talks, one goes to the recycler. If he doesn't? They both get erased. Talk about a life-or-death wait, what? moment.
The audiobook? Chef's kiss. The narrator nails Mickey's exhaustion, the dread, the dry humor ("This job's got zero retirement plan"), and the sheer weirdness of living on a planet where the air makes you cough and the food's basically hope. You hear the tension in every pause, the way Mickey's voice cracks when he's cornered, and the way the planet itself feels like a character-cold, beautiful, and utterly unforgiving. Plus, the way they drop hints about the natives? Chills. You're so invested in whether they'll get it right before everything collapses.
And the stakes? Real. The colony's crumbling, food's gone, terraforming's a mess, and the commander's terrified of the locals. But here's the thing: Mickey isn't some hero. He's just trying not to die for real this time. And honestly? That's what makes it so gripping. You're rooting for him to outsmart the system, not save the world-though, yeah, he kinda does. The way it all comes together? Mind-blowing. You'll be muttering "Wait, what?" out loud and then immediately hitting "play again" for the scene you missed.
If you love sci-fi that's got heart, brains, and a killer twist? Mickey7 is your new obsession. It's not just a book-it's a vibe, a panic, a must-listen. Trust me, you'll be telling your friends, "You gotta hear this one." Seriously, it's the kind of audiobook that makes you forget you're walking to the grocery store because you're just so hooked. Don't sleep on it. You owe it to yourself.
Silver Rose
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Shay
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Spitfire
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Undergrad Split
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Twitch
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Doz
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Princess Dove
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Chip Queen
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GiddeeUP
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Seal Snake
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ThoughtTracer
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Bug Fire
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Broomspun
ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a dream come true for those epic tales. It's like having a personal audiobook library in your pocket. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my audiobook library look neat and professional.
Mad Rascal
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Liquid Death
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Electric Saturn
The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. Tone adjustment adds a unique touch to my listening experience. I'm hooked!
Sly Bible
This app's efficient downloading process ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks whenever and wherever. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
LoreLoomer
ListenBook's innovation, seamless playback, and versatile features make it a standout app. Easy chapter navigation and beautiful design make this app stand out. The app is well-designed and user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a joy.
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