Book description
The City in the Middle of the Night Review
Charlie Jane Anders delivers a gripping audiobook that transcends typical science fiction boundaries. Set on the tidally locked planet January, where humanity survives in two cities separated by extreme environments, this narrative explores survival, revolution, and transformation.
The story follows Sophie, a student who faces exile after a failed uprising. Her journey through the deadly darkness between cities becomes a tale of unexpected alliances and dangerous revelations. The audiobook format enhances the atmospheric tension, making Anders' world-building particularly immersive.
Anders brings her Hugo and Nebula Award-winning storytelling expertise to create complex characters navigating political upheaval. The author's background in speculative fiction shines through in her ability to blend social commentary with compelling plot development.
What sets this audiobook apart is how Anders examines human adaptation to extreme circumstances. The frozen darkness and scorching daylight become characters themselves, while the titular city represents humanity's fragile hold on civilization.
Listeners will appreciate the nuanced portrayal of revolutionaries and establishment figures alike. Sophie's evolution from student to exile to something greater drives a narrative that keeps listeners engaged throughout.
The audiobook succeeds in making Anders' intricate world accessible while maintaining the intellectual depth that has made her previous works, including "All the Birds in the Sky," critically acclaimed. This is essential listening for fans of thoughtful science 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