Book description
Experience the Auditory Adventure That Redefines Science Fiction
Amy Thomson's "The Color of Distance" isn't just another science fiction audiobook - it's a masterclass in storytelling that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about alien encounters.
Thomson, the brilliant mind behind "Virtual Girl" and a John W. Campbell Award winner, has crafted something extraordinary here. This isn't your typical humans-versus-aliens narrative. Instead, she weaves a complex tapestry where honor, sacrifice, and friendship take on meanings you've never considered possible.
What makes this audiobook truly exceptional is how Thomson seamlessly blends hard science fiction with deeply human themes. The environmental and feminist undertones aren't preachy - they're woven naturally into the fabric of her alien world, making every moment feel authentic and thought-provoking.
The narrator brings Thomson's strange new world to life with remarkable skill, capturing the infinite possibilities that unfold between humans and aliens. Each character feels real, each relationship multi-layered and genuine.
This is science fiction at its finest - award-winning, innovative, and utterly captivating. If you're ready to experience a story that challenges your perceptions while keeping you on the edge of your seat, "The Color of Distance" is your next audiobook obsession.
Don't just listen to science fiction - experience it.
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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