Book description
Hannu Rajaniemi's The Quantum Thief is a genre-defying audiobook that pulls you into a far-future solar system as intricate as it is daring. Narrator Jean le Flambeur-a criminal mastermind with a fractured identity-wakes each day in Dilemma Prison facing a deadly version of déjà vu: to survive, he must kill himself before his other selves do. It's a wild setup that only hints at the layered brilliance to come.
What unfolds is part heist story, part philosophical thriller, and wholly immersive. Le Flambeur is rescued by the enigmatic Mieli and her sentient ship, plunging him into the ever-shifting Oubliette on Mars-a city where time is currency and memories are more valuable than gold. Meanwhile, young detective Isidore Beautrelet begins investigating a seemingly simple murder, only to uncover a web of intrigue tied to the legendary thief.
Rajaniemi's background in mathematical physics shines through in the worldbuilding: posthuman societies, encryption-based economies, and MMORPG-influenced cultures feel both alien and eerily plausible. Yet for all its high-concept ideas, the story remains deeply human, driven by betrayal, pride, and revenge.
The audiobook format adds another layer of richness. The narrator captures the rapid shifts in tone and perspective with skill, making even the most abstract concepts accessible. Voices shift subtly but effectively, grounding the listener as the plot twists through multiple timelines and identities.
This isn't a book for those seeking simplicity, but for listeners who enjoy dense, rewarding fiction, The Quantum Thief delivers in spades-an unforgettable ride through a future as beautiful as it is dangerous.
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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