Book description
Forget everything you know about reality. The quantum world doesn't play by those rules. Daniel Rice, our protagonist, is a government science investigator whose specialty is solving "intractable problems through scientific inquiry." Translation: he's a guy who gets paid to look baffled while holding a calculator. The book promises "extra dimensions," "probability replacing cause and effect," and time being "not what anyone imagined." Spoiler: it's all just quantum physics as seen through a very blurry, very overpriced crystal ball.
Let's be real: if you've ever heard a TED Talk where someone says "quantum" to make a point about anything-like why your Wi-Fi is slow or how your cat is secretly a spy-you've already lived this. The Quantum Series doesn't invent new science; it repackages the same tired jargon we've heard since the '90s. "Probability replaces cause and effect"? Yeah, that's just Tuesday for most of us. My coffee spills because of quantum probability, not because I'm clumsy. The "other side of the mirror" is just a fancy way of saying "the place where the plot conveniently gets weird." And "secrets that connect humans with something greater"? Honey, that's the same hook used for every New Age crystal shop and overpriced meditation app. It's not "greater," it's generic.
Worst of all, Daniel Rice is the kind of scientist who'd get lost in his own lab coat. He's "dedicated," sure, but his dedication mostly involves staring at a screen that says "ERROR: QUANTUM SPAGHETTI." The audiobook version? Oh, it's perfect for this nonsense. You can listen while you're trying to figure out why your phone's battery is dying and why the quantum theory of your toaster is suddenly making sense. The narrator's calm, "mystical" tone makes the absurdity even funnier-like a soothing voice explaining why your cat is definitely communicating with parallel-universe versions of himself. (Spoiler: he's not. He's just ignoring you.)
The book's biggest flaw? It treats quantum physics like a magic wand for plot convenience. "Oh, the villain's plan failed? Quantum entanglement! Oh, the hero needs a sudden insight? Probability shift!" It's less "science" and more "quantum glitter" that makes everything look shiny and important. The "secrets" connecting us to "something greater" are basically just the book's way of saying, "Hey, we need a deeper meaning, so here's a fake one." It's the literary equivalent of a fortune cookie written by a physicist who just read a Wikipedia page.
But hey, the audiobook's got a killer pacing. You can zone out during the "mind-bending" explanations (which mostly sound like someone trying to explain quantum physics over a bad phone line) and still get the gist: "Weird stuff happens. Daniel looks confused. We're all connected to the universe. Sigh." It's the perfect background noise for your Tuesday afternoon, especially if you're trying to ignore the fact that your life isn't actually being run by quantum probabilities. Just remember: if you hear "quantum" and then something vague about "cosmic purpose," put on your earbuds, turn up the volume, and enjoy the ride. Just don't expect to actually understand the science. It's all just a very expensive, very confusing way to say "the universe is weird, and so is your coffee." Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go check if my phone is also in a parallel dimension. (Spoiler: it's probably just low battery.)
VileHero
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LerveDr
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Screwtape
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Eerie Mizzen
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Squatch
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Vermilion
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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