Book description
Hannu Rajaniemi's The Causal Angel, the final installment in the Jean le Flambeur trilogy, delivers a bold and mind-bending conclusion to one of science fiction's most ambitious narratives. Known for his dense, idea-rich prose and flair for blending cutting-edge science with noir sensibilities, Rajaniemi brings the story of the shape-shifting thief Jean de Flambeur to a thrilling and philosophically charged end.
The novel picks up with Jean and his companions-Mieli, the mysterious employer, and the sentient ship Perhonen-scattered across a fragmented solar system shaped by post-human technologies and shifting realities. As Jean confronts the consequences of his past lives and the cosmic forces manipulating existence itself, the line between identity, memory, and narrative becomes increasingly blurred. Rajaniemi's background in mathematical physics shines through in his portrayal of a universe governed by exotic physics, where consciousness can be copied, bodies are interchangeable, and reality is subject to design.
Critics have praised the trilogy for its intricate plotting, rich characterization, and genre-blending style that draws from classic adventure tales as much as from hard SF. The Causal Angel is no exception. It wraps up the fates of its core characters while posing profound questions about free will, identity, and the power of stories to shape reality. Audiobook listeners, in particular, benefit from the immersive quality of Rajaniemi's language, which gains momentum and texture through skilled narration.
This is a rewarding listen for fans of intellectually driven science fiction. Rajaniemi doesn't just tell a story-he redefines the boundaries of how SF can explore the human condition in a technologically transformed future. With this trilogy, he secures his place among the most innovative voices in contemporary speculative fiction.
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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