Book description
Take Back Plenty by Colin Greenland
Carnival season on Mars has arrived, and the red planet pulses with festivities-but for Tabitha Jute, celebration feels like a luxury she can't afford. Penniless and pursued by the law, she's on the verge of losing everything: her livelihood, her freedom, and her beloved space barge "Alice Liddell." Then Marco Metz appears with an offer that could change everything-a job that leads straight into the heart of adventure.
Colin Greenland's triumphant debut novel doesn't just tell a story; it unfolds like a richly detailed tapestry of interplanetary intrigue. The moment Tabitha accepts Metz's proposition to journey to Plenty, readers are pulled into a universe where the stakes couldn't be higher. Greenland's prose crackles with energy, painting vivid scenes that linger long after the final chapter.
What makes this audiobook particularly compelling is how Greenland weaves together classic space opera elements with something entirely fresh. The Martian carnival setting provides a backdrop that's both exotic and intimately human, while Tabitha's desperate circumstances create immediate emotional investment. Her relationship with her ship, the Alice Liddell, feels as real and vital as any human connection.
The dual recognition from both the Arthur C. Clarke Award and the British Science Fiction Association Award speaks volumes about this novel's exceptional quality. It's easy to understand why-Greenland crafts a narrative that's simultaneously grand in scope and deeply personal. The audio format brings an added dimension to the experience, allowing listeners to fully immerse themselves in the rich world-building and dynamic character interactions.
For fans of intelligent science fiction that doesn't sacrifice adventure for depth, Take Back Plenty delivers on every front. Colin Greenland has created something special here-a story that earns its place among the genre's finest achievements.
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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