Book description
Lester del Rey's "Nerves" stands as a remarkable prescient work that anticipated the nuclear age's darkest possibilities decades before they became reality. Published initially in 1942 as a magazine serial, this gripping narrative demonstrates del Rey's exceptional ability to extrapolate scientific developments into compelling human drama.
The novel's greatest achievement lies in its unnerving accuracy regarding nuclear reactor catastrophes. Long before Three Mile Island and Chernobyl entered public consciousness, del Rey envisioned the catastrophic potential of atomic power with startling precision. His technical understanding, combined with genuine narrative skill, creates a thriller that operates on multiple levels - as science fiction adventure, cautionary tale, and sophisticated exploration of humanity's relationship with dangerous technologies.
What distinguishes "Nerves" from typical pulp fiction of its era is del Rey's nuanced treatment of scientific responsibility. The author avoids simplistic moralizing, instead presenting complex characters who grapple with the implications of their discoveries. The audiobook format particularly enhances the tension inherent in del Rey's prose, allowing listeners to experience the mounting dread as events unfold.
Del Rey's background as both author and influential editor within the science fiction community informs every aspect of this work. His experience launching the Winston Science Fiction series for young readers demonstrates his understanding of accessible storytelling, while his later role as an SFFWA Grand Master reflects his enduring contribution to the genre.
"Nerves" represents del Rey's most impactful literary achievement, a work that transcends its pulp origins to become genuinely prophetic literature. The audiobook presentation captures the urgency and intelligence that made this novel a landmark in science fiction's development as a serious literary form. This remains essential listening for anyone interested in how science fiction can successfully anticipate and examine humanity's technological future.
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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