Book description
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet delivers heartfelt space adventure
Becky Chambers' debut audiobook offers a refreshing take on space opera that prioritizes character development and found family over epic battles and galactic conflicts. Narrator Patricia Rodriguez brings the diverse crew of the Wayfarer to life with distinct voices and genuine warmth.
The story follows Rosemary Harper, a young woman seeking a fresh start who finds herself part of an unconventional spaceship crew. What begins as a simple journey becomes a dangerous mission tunneling wormholes to a distant planet. Rodriguez skillfully captures Rosemary's evolution from isolated observer to integral crew member.
Chambers populates her universe with memorable characters: Sissix the reptilian pilot, the chatty engineering duo Kizzy and Jenks, and Captain Ashby. Each crew member receives thoughtful development as Rodriguez navigates their various species and personalities with impressive range.
The audiobook excels in its exploration of themes like belonging, identity, and acceptance. Listeners witness Rosemary learning to trust her new family while the crew faces unexpected challenges that test their bonds. The narrative avoids heavy-handed messaging, instead letting character interactions naturally convey deeper meanings.
While the plot occasionally moves at a leisurely pace, this allows time for meaningful relationship building. The dangerous mission provides adequate tension without overwhelming the story's lighter moments. Chambers creates a believable universe where different species coexist, and Rodriguez handles the various alien languages and mannerisms convincingly.
This audiobook succeeds as both adventure story and character study, proving that space opera can be both exciting and emotionally resonant.
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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