Book description
More Than Human by Theodore Sturgeon: A Symphony of Superhuman Shenanigans
Picture this: a motley crew of misfits with extraordinary abilities stumbling through life like they're auditioning for the X-Men's weirdest spin-off. Theodore Sturgeon's masterpiece delivers exactly that - minus the sleek costumes and Hollywood budget.
We've got Lone, the telepathic simpleton who can literally make your head explode with a glance (talk about awkward eye contact), and Janie, the telekinetic troublemaker who moves objects faster than my coffee shop barista moves during rush hour. Throw in some teleporting twins, a genius baby with antigravity issues, and Gerry - the conscience-free manager who probably read too many self-help books.
Individually, they're like that group project where everyone has one weird skill but zero social awareness. Together? They form something Sturgeon calls a "homo gestalt" - basically humanity's awkward teenage phase before it figures out whether to save the world or trash it entirely.
What makes this audiobook sparkle isn't just Sturgeon's lyrical prose (though that helps when you're describing mental powers and existential crises). It's how he treats these "freaks" with genuine tenderness rather than comic book spectacle. You'll find yourself rooting for characters who could easily be Saturday morning cartoons.
The real magic happens when narrator Theodore Sturgeon - wait, no, that's the author. The actual narrator (whoever they are) brings these voices to life with just the right amount of wonder and weirdness. Lone's confusion, Janie's frustration, and Baby's precocious wisdom all come through clearly despite the characters' combined communication skills being roughly equivalent to a group text with your weirdest friends.
This isn't just science fiction - it's science fiction having an existential crisis while questioning whether it's literature or just really philosophical comic books. Sturgeon makes evolution sound like the most awkward family reunion ever planned.
If you've ever wondered what would happen if human potential decided to skip gym class and read Nietzsche instead, this audiobook answers that question with beautiful chaos. Just don't listen while operating heavy machinery - Lone's psychic powers might make you forget how to use your hands.
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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