Book description
A prophetic look at the potential consequences of the escalating destruction of the Earth In a near future, the air pollution is so bad that everyone wears gas masks. The infant mortality rate is soaring, and birth defects, new diseases, and physical ailments of all kinds abound. The water is undrinkable-unless you're poor and have no choice. Large corporations fighting over profits from gas masks, drinking water, and clean food tower over an ineffectual, corrupt government. Environmentalist Austin Train is on the run. The "trainites," a group of violent environmental activists, want him to lead their movement; the government wants him dead; and the media demands amusement. But Train just wants to survive. More than a novel of science fiction, The Sheep Look Up is a skillful and frightening political and social commentary that takes its place next to other remarkable works of dystopian literature, such as Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale, Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451, and George Orwell's 1984. "An arresting diary of what's in store for us." -The Washington Post "A work of art!" -James Blish "A complex tragic masterpiece. John Brunner is the Rachel Carson of science fiction." -Ian Watson "Gripping on both an emotional and intellectual level." -Booklist John Brunner (1934-1995) was born in Preston Crowmarsh, Great Britain. He is the author of over one hundred books, including the Hugo Award-winning Stand on Zanzibar, as well as The Jagged Orbit, The Sheep Look Up, The Shockwave Rider, A Maze of Stars, and The Compleat Traveller in Black. In addition to writing mystery, science fiction, and fantasy novels, he was a linguist and translator, and served as an officer in the Royal Air Force.
Gas Man
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Mad Kid
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Freaky Ratbuster
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Treasure Devil
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Prone
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Shade Nightman
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Poppin Loot
๐ก The future of audiobook listening is here โ this app's sleek functionality redefines how we enjoy our favorite stories. ๐ง๐ฎ ListenBook has redefined my audiobook experience. It's a true companion for all my literary adventures. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction ensures that my listening experience remains clear and enjoyable. The ability to adjust the tone of the narrator's voice is a creative touch that adds depth to my listening. This audiobook performed its function without excelling. The narrator's delivery was straightforward and easy to follow, though lacking in dramatic flair. The recording quality was decent with only occasional minor inconsistencies in volume. An acceptable but forgettable listening experience.
Jigsaw
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Avenge Paws
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Jelly Camber
Binaural audio processing is amazing. Reduced my listening fatigue significantly. The app is very intuitive. ListenBook makes finding and playing audiobooks simple. This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
Patton Digger
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Pecan Oblivion
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Jersey
My commutes to work have transformed into exciting journeys thanks to this app. Audiobooks on this app have transformed my daily routines into engaging experiences. ListenBook is more than just an app โ it's a doorway to a world of knowledge and imagination. Looping playback helps me retain knowledge from audiobooks effectively. It's an invaluable tool. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. My audio quality has improved dramatically.
Ice
ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically adds a visual touch to my audiobook collection. Great for listening to a variety of content. Highly recommend!
Elder Pogue
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GiddeeUP
ListenBook's commitment to providing a smooth and enjoyable listening experience is evident in every detail. Efficiency meets audiobooks โ this app's functionality is a true winner. CUE playlist support is a brilliant feature that allows me to create customized listening experiences for different moods, activities, and moments of the day. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iโve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
Shy Warrior
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it an essential companion for my daily commutes and workouts. It's convenience at its finest! The app's compatibility with CarPlay enhances my driving experience. Audiobooks on the road have never been better. ListenBookโs audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience.
Darkside Orbit
This app makes traffic jams a breeze โ time flies by while I'm engrossed in a story. ListenBook has become my go-to workout companion. It keeps me motivated and entertained. A serviceable audiobook that met basic expectations. The narration was clear if somewhat unremarkable, and the production quality was standard without any noticeable technical issues. It kept me moderately engaged during workouts but didn't leave a lasting impression.
Dove Dolce
Audiobooks have brought a new level of enjoyment to my daily workout routine. I'm grateful for this app, as it allows me to keep up with my reading even while multitasking. ListenBook's unlimited length of audiobooks with the Pro version is a fantastic value for avid listeners. With this app, I'm rediscovering the joy of reading in the most convenient way. The narration elevated an already good book to greatness! The performer's subtle vocal variations conveyed nuance I might have missed while reading. Their ability to maintain consistent character voices across many hours was impressive. Technical quality was flawless throughout.
Charms
Being able to adjust playback speed suits everyone's preferences โ a thoughtful feature. I'd love to see more classic titles, but the current selection is already fantastic.
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