Audiobook Nightwings by Robert Silverberg in the ListenBook app
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Book description
Robert Silverberg's Nightwings stands as a compelling example of science fiction's capacity for introspective storytelling, wrapped in the guise of far-future adventure. Originally published in 1968 and later expanded into a novel, the audiobook version brings renewed life to this Hugo Award-winning narrative through its richly layered characters and evocative prose.
Set on Earth generations after humanity's decline from a once-great galactic empire, the story follows a group of Watchers-humans tasked with observing the remnants of a fallen civilization. At the center is Avluela the Flier, whose transformation from sky-bound guardian to earthbound exile sets off a chain of events that exposes both personal and societal fractures. Her scarlet and ebony wings are more than a visual symbol; they mark her as an agent of change in a world clinging to myth and fading purpose.
The audiobook format enhances the melancholic tone of Silverberg's writing. The narrator captures the reflective voice of the protagonist, a Watcher grappling with disillusionment, loyalty, and the weight of inherited history. As Avluela's choices ripple outward, themes of betrayal, redemption, and the cost of transformation unfold with quiet intensity.
Silverberg's background in both pulp fiction and the New Wave movement informs the novel's balance of accessibility and depth. While the setting is fantastical, the emotional core remains grounded in very human concerns: how we respond to loss, how we define ourselves amid shifting realities, and what remains when glory fades. The result is a thoughtful meditation on post-imperial decline that feels remarkably relevant.
Nightwings rewards listeners who appreciate science fiction that prioritizes character development and philosophical inquiry over action-driven plots. It's a concise yet resonant entry in Silverberg's distinguished catalog, offering both newcomers and longtime fans a haunting vision of a world in transition.
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Download audiobooks from any site in any of the supported formats.
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Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
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Listening to fiction
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
Listening to audio lectures
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
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