Book description
Step Into a World Where Reality Has No Limits
What happens when one of fantasy's greatest minds teams up with cutting-edge storytelling? You get The Long Earth - an audiobook that doesn't just tell a story, it transports you to infinite possibilities.
Terry Pratchett, the legendary author behind Discworld's 41 novels and over 100 million books sold worldwide, brings his signature wit and imagination to this mind-bending adventure. Knighted for his literary contributions and beloved for his ability to blend humor with profound insight, Pratchett crafts a tale that starts with a simple question: What if you could step into infinite versions of Earth?
The journey begins in 1916, where Private Percy Blakeney awakens not in the hellish trenches of World War I, but on pristine spring grass with birdsong in his ears. Fast-forward to 2015, where Detective Monica Jansson discovers a mysterious device that looks like it was built with spare parts and a potato - yet holds the power to reshape humanity's understanding of existence itself.
This isn't just science fiction; it's a philosophical adventure that explores what it means to be human when the boundaries of reality dissolve. Pratchett's genius lies in making the impossible feel inevitable, the extraordinary feel ordinary, and the complex feel effortlessly clear.
Narrated with the care and attention this material deserves, The Long Earth delivers Pratchett's sharp social commentary and gentle humor while taking listeners on a journey through parallel worlds that will leave you questioning the nature of progress, consciousness, and belonging.
For fans of intelligent science fiction, anyone curious about parallel universes, or readers who appreciate stories that entertain while they enlighten - this audiobook is essential listening. Pratchett's storytelling mastery ensures that each world feels distinct, each character feels real, and each revelation feels both surprising and perfectly logical.
Don't just listen to a story - experience the beginning of an epic journey that proves why Terry Pratchett remains one of literature's most beloved voices.
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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