Book description
# Poor Relations: A Masterful Exploration of Gender, Power, and Survival
Jo Walton has crafted something truly exceptional with Poor Relations-an audiobook that demands your attention from the first chapter and refuses to let go. This isn't just science fiction; it's a sharp, uncomfortable mirror held up to our own society's relationship with economics, gender, and class.
## What Makes This Audiobook Unforgettable
The premise alone is brilliant: three brothers stripped of their wealth must navigate a future where gender transformation comes with a price tag. But Walton doesn't stop at the surface-level shock value. She digs deep into questions that feel remarkably relevant today.
Key strengths that shine through:
Walton's prose is both elegant and accessible-perfect for the audiobook format
The gender politics feel fresh and thought-provoking without being preachy
Character development that keeps you invested for the full twenty-year span
A plot that seamlessly blends personal drama with larger-than-life sci-fi elements
## Why the Audiobook Format Works Perfectly
Listening to Poor Relations feels like having these complex ideas whispered directly into your ear. Walton's background in reading (she's an avid reader herself) shows in how naturally the narrative flows. The medium allows you to absorb the subtle shifts in power dynamics and gender performance without the distraction of decoding text.
The alien invasion subplot doesn't feel tacked on-it's the perfect catalyst for examining how quickly societal structures can crumble when faced with the truly unfamiliar.
Poor Relations succeeds because it's simultaneously a character study, a social commentary, and an adventure story. Walton proves that science fiction at its best doesn't just imagine different worlds-it helps us see our own more clearly.
This is essential listening for anyone who appreciates speculative fiction that thinks as hard as it entertains.
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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
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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