Book description
The Enemy Stars by Poul Anderson
In the velvet void where centuries stretch like cat's cranes between the stars, Anderson weaves a tale that hums with the quiet desperation of deep space. His prose moves with the measured rhythm of a ship's heartbeat, carrying us into the 23rd century where humanity reaches beyond its cradle with both wonder and trepidation.
The audiobook unfolds like a symphony in minor keys, each chapter a movement that builds toward something magnificent and terrible. Anderson's physics background lends authenticity to the cosmic dance of matter transmitters and starships, yet never lets the science overshadow the very human drama at its core. The narrator's voice becomes our guide through the vast loneliness, finding warmth in the cold equations of interstellar travel.
What makes this journey extraordinary isn't just the technological marvel of instantaneous travel or the patient centuries-long crawl between worlds. It's the moment when contact is made, when the infinite darkness answers back. Anderson captures that electric instant of first contact with the precision of a master craftsman, building tension through the mundane routines of watch-standing until the universe suddenly becomes a much larger, more dangerous place.
The characters breathe with genuine life, their isolation palpable through every transmission sent across the void. Anderson understands that space opera at its finest isn't about the spectacle, but about the small human moments that persist even when surrounded by the incomprehensible vastness of space.
This is vintage Anderson - thoughtful, scientifically grounded, and emotionally resonant. The audiobook format serves it beautifully, allowing the story's rhythm to wash over the listener like cosmic radiation, leaving us forever changed by the encounter.
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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