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The Mammoth Book of SF Stories by Women Review
Alex Dally MacFarlane has curated something extraordinary with this anthology. Spanning decades of science fiction excellence, this collection amplifies voices that have shaped the genre in profound yet often overlooked ways.
The diversity here isn't just in names-it's in worlds. From Nnedi Okorafor's mythic "Spider the Artist" to Ursula K. Le Guin's timeless "Mountain Ways," each story operates on multiple levels. These aren't simply tales of space travel or futuristic technology; they're explorations of identity, power, and transformation.
What strikes immediately is the range. Karin Tidbeck's "Sing" builds an entire mythology around industrialization while Catherynne M. Valente's "The Radiant Car Thy Sparrows Drew" reimagines mythology through a distinctly feminine lens. Meanwhile, Elizabeth Bear and Sarah Monette's "Boojum" delivers hard science fiction with literary sophistication.
The audiobook format enhances these narratives remarkably. Professional narration brings subtle nuances to characters that might otherwise remain unexplored on the page. Voices carry emotional weight that complements the intellectual rigor of these stories.
This isn't a corrective anthology-these aren't stories included merely because they're written by women. They're here because they're exceptional. Each piece stands independently brilliant while contributing to a larger conversation about perspective, agency, and vision in science fiction.
For anyone serious about understanding where science fiction has been and where it's going, this collection is essential listening.
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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
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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