Book description
Rediscover the Pulse-Pounding Adventure That Defined Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi
Andre Norton's "Star Man's Son, 2250 A.D." isn't just another dusty relic from science fiction's golden age-it's a masterclass in atmospheric storytelling that still grips readers decades after its release. As the Grande Dame of sci-fi and fantasy, Norton knew how to craft worlds that feel both alien and intimately familiar.
This audiobook delivers Norton's vision with stunning clarity. Fors, our silver-haired mutant protagonist, embodies the primal urge to explore the unknown-even when that unknown is a radioactive wasteland littered with humanity's broken dreams. Two centuries after nuclear holocaust reshaped Earth, civilization clings to survival while ancient ruins whisper warnings about humanity's hubris.
What sets this apart from typical post-apocalyptic tales is Norton's restraint. She doesn't bombard listeners with excessive exposition or clunky world-building. Instead, she lets the haunting landscape speak for itself while Fors follows an inexplicable calling northward. The result is lean, focused storytelling that trusts your imagination to fill in the gaps.
The audiobook format amplifies Norton's strengths perfectly. Her economical prose translates beautifully to spoken word, creating an intimate listening experience that feels like discovering forbidden knowledge around a campfire. The pacing mirrors Fors's journey-deliberate yet urgent, contemplative yet action-packed.
For fans of "Mad Max," "The Road," or "Fallout," this represents the template that inspired them all. Norton proves that the best science fiction isn't about predicting the future but examining what makes us human when everything else falls away.
Don't let this gem remain buried in bargain bins. Experience why Lois McMaster Bujold and Mercedes Lackey credit Norton as an influence. Your next obsession starts with a mutant's lonely journey into humanity's aftermath.
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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