Book description
October 15th
Dear Diary,
Just finished listening to Joan Slonczewski's "The Highest Frontier" and I'm still reeling from the experience. What a remarkable audiobook this turned out to be.
Slonczewski, a microbiologist by trade, brings her scientific expertise to create something truly special - a hard science fiction novel that doesn't sacrifice heart for technical accuracy. The narrator does an exceptional job bringing Jennifer Ramos Kennedy to life, capturing both her vulnerability as a grieving freshman and her strength as she navigates this extraordinary world.
The setting alone is worth the listen. Frontera College, orbiting Earth, serves as the perfect backdrop for exploring themes of education, environmental crisis, and personal growth. I found myself completely absorbed by Jenny's journey - from her first awkward days dealing with zero gravity to confronting the very real threat of alien ultraphytes invading Earth's ecosystem.
What struck me most was how Slonczewski balances the grand scale of space colonization and ecological disaster with deeply personal moments. Jenny's struggle with her twin brother's death feels authentic and raw, especially contrasted against the backdrop of this futuristic academic environment. The audiobook format really enhances these emotional beats - you can hear the weight in Jenny's voice when she's overwhelmed, the excitement when she's discovering something new.
The supporting characters are wonderfully realized too. Each professor, classmate, and family member feels like someone you could actually meet, despite living in a world transformed by climate change and space travel. The political tensions within Jenny's influential Kennedy-descended family add layers of complexity that keep you engaged throughout.
This isn't just science fiction for science fiction's sake. It's a thoughtful exploration of how we educate our young people, how we respond to environmental catastrophe, and how individuals find their place in a rapidly changing world.
Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates intelligent science fiction with genuine heart.
Yours in literary discovery,
A Satisfied Reader
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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