Book description
Okay, so I just finished listening to William H. Patterson's biography of Robert A. Heinlein, and wow - what a ride. This isn't your typical stuffy literary biography. Patterson really digs into who Heinlein was as a person, not just the sci-fi legend we all know.
The audiobook format works surprisingly well here. There's something kind of fitting about hearing Heinlein's story told aloud, like you're getting the inside scoop from someone who actually knew the guy. Patterson doesn't pull punches either - he covers Heinlein's complex relationships, his political evolution, and those later years when he became more reclusive.
What struck me most was learning about Heinlein's real-world connections. The guy was friends with admirals and major political figures, and he actually advised on Reagan's Star Wars program. That's wild to think about - the author who gave us "Stranger in a Strange Land" and "Starship Troopers" was also in those high-level defense discussions.
The narrator does a solid job keeping things engaging without being overly dramatic. Some biographies can feel dry, but this one moves along nicely, especially when Patterson gets into Heinlein's personal correspondence and behind-the-scenes stuff. You really get a sense of how Heinlein's experiences shaped his writing.
If you're a Heinlein fan, this is essential listening. Even if you're not super familiar with his work, Patterson makes a compelling case for why Heinlein mattered beyond just science fiction. The guy was genuinely fascinating - complicated, brilliant, and totally committed to his vision of humanity's 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
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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