Audiobook Picks and Shovels by Cory Doctorow in the ListenBook app
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Book description
Imagine 1986 San Francisco, a city buzzing with the raw, electric hum of a tech revolution just beginning to reshape crime. Cory Doctorow's Picks and Shovels isn't just a novel-it's a perfectly timed audiobook immersion. You're instantly dropped into Martin Hench's world: an MIT dropout-turned-forensic accountant navigating a city where tech money is the new frontier, and the old guard's grip is slipping.
The narrator nails the era's vibe-think clunky early computers, the smell of coffee shops in the Mission, and that specific 80s tension where innovation feels both thrilling and dangerous. Martin's journey? Pure adrenaline. Hired by Fidelity Computing to hunt down ex-employees starting a rival firm, he quickly realizes he's on the wrong side of history. Then he meets Computing Freedom: brilliant, idealistic young women in the heart of the Mission, building something real against the corrupt giants.
What makes this audiobook crackle is the pacing. Doctorow's prose, read aloud, feels urgent, almost like you're overhearing a secret. You feel Martin's pivot-from dodging Fidelity's shady suits to being utterly swept up by Computing Freedom's passion. But the stakes? Sky-high. These women don't just want to beat Fidelity; they're clawing at the roots of a system designed to crush them. And the danger? It's not just corporate espionage; it's life-or-death, with the city itself turning against them.
The audiobook's magic? It makes you hear the city breathe. The clatter of typewriters, the murmur of tech meetups, the quiet dread of knowing you're chasing something bigger-and deadlier-than you imagined. Doctorow doesn't just tell you about the 80s tech scene; he lets you live it, through Martin's eyes and the crackling energy of the Mission. You'll find yourself leaning in, not wanting to miss a single turn as the line between idealism and survival blurs.
This isn't just a story about tech or crime-it's about the moment everything changes, and who gets left behind. And as the narrator guides you through every tense moment, you'll realize: this is the origin story we've been waiting for. A perfect listen for anyone who loves smart, fast-paced tech noir with heart. Don't just read it-hear it. The Mission's heartbeat is calling.
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