Book description
Ring Around the Sun: A Master's Vision of Tomorrow
Clifford D. Simak stands among the giants of science fiction, a writer who earned the respect of peers and readers alike through three Hugo Awards, a Nebula Award, and recognition as SFWA's third Grand Master. In "Ring Around the Sun," Simak demonstrates exactly why such honors were bestowed upon him.
This audiobook presents a world on the brink of transformation, where innovation has outpaced humanity's ability to adapt. Picture a society where inventors have solved the fundamental problems of durability-cars that never break down, light bulbs that burn eternal, razor blades that never dull. Sounds like paradise? Simak shows us it's anything but.
The economic implications are staggering. When products last forever, entire industries crumble. Manufacturing giants face extinction. Employment vanishes overnight. The very foundation of consumer capitalism begins to collapse, leaving society scrambling for answers.
But Simak doesn't stop there. Just as humanity grapples with this economic earthquake, people start disappearing. Not dying-simply vanishing into thin air. This isn't a simple mystery; it's an existential crisis that challenges everything we believe about reality itself.
What makes this audiobook particularly compelling is Simak's masterful storytelling. His prose flows naturally, making complex philosophical questions accessible without dumbing them down. The narrator brings Simak's vision to life with perfect pacing, allowing listeners to absorb both the wonder and terror of this transformed world.
"Ring Around the Sun" isn't just science fiction-it's a meditation on progress, adaptation, and what it truly means to be human in a world that changes faster than we can comprehend. Simak's genius lies in making the impossible feel inevitable.
This audiobook deserves a place in every science fiction lover's collection. It's not just entertaining; it's essential listening for anyone who wants to understand where humanity might be heading. Don't miss this masterpiece from one of the genre's true legends.
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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
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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