Book description
Solar Lottery: A Mind-Bending Ride into the Future
Philip K. Dick's debut novel, Solar Lottery, is a wild, unpredictable journey into a future where power isn't seized-it's spun. In this gripping audiobook, listeners are thrust into a world where the fate of humanity hinges on a lottery, and the chosen ruler must play a deadly game of survival-all for the entertainment of the masses.
Dick's signature brilliance shines through in this early work, laying the groundwork for the mind-bending narratives he'd become famous for. The story centers around the "Quizmaster," a randomly selected leader whose authority comes with a catch: a designated assassin is sent to kill them, and the whole ordeal is broadcast for public consumption. It's a dystopian spectacle that feels eerily relevant, wrapped in Dick's sharp critique of power, control, and societal distraction.
Narrated with precision and emotional depth, the audiobook format breathes new life into Dick's intricate world. The tension is palpable as the story takes a turn in 2203, when a member of a radical cult becomes Quizmaster, threatening to unravel the carefully constructed system. It's classic Dick-paranoid, philosophical, and impossible to put down.
If you're new to Philip K. Dick or a longtime fan, Solar Lottery offers a fascinating glimpse into the origins of one of sci-fi's most visionary minds. Don't miss this chance to experience the novel that started it all-grab the audiobook and prepare to question everything.
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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
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
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