Book description
March 15th, 2024
Dear Fellow Reader,
I just finished listening to Heinlein's "Starman Jones" and felt compelled to write you immediately. This audiobook grabbed me from the first chapter and didn't let go until long after the final word.
Max Jones is exactly the kind of protagonist that made Heinlein legendary-a young man with nothing but raw determination and an almost obsessive dedication to his craft. The narrator brings Max's frustration to life perfectly; you can practically feel his desperation when he's trapped on Earth, staring up at the stars that seem forever out of reach. What I found most compelling was how Heinlein makes Max's technical knowledge feel like genuine magic-listening to him recite those navigation equations from memory gave me chills.
The audiobook format really works in this story's favor. There's something intimate about hearing Max's internal struggle, his moments of doubt and triumph, that makes the whole spacefaring adventure feel more personal than it might on paper. The narrator understands that this isn't just a boy's adventure story-it's a meditation on competence, on what happens when someone refuses to accept the limitations society tries to impose.
What struck me most was how Heinlein never talks down to his audience, even when writing what he called his "juveniles." Max's journey isn't just about getting to space; it's about earning his place in a world that wants to keep him grounded. The technical details aren't window dressing-they're the heart of the story, and the audiobook delivers them with precision.
This is classic Heinlein at his finest: a story about individual agency, about learning your craft so thoroughly that you become indispensable. Max doesn't inherit his success or stumble into it-he earns every parsec of his journey.
You should really give this one a listen.
Yours in good reading,
A Fellow Traveler
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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