Book description
Philip K. Dick's Vulcan's Hammer offers a gripping exploration of power, control, and the fragile line between order and chaos-all narrated with the tense, speculative edge that defines his best work. Set in a post-apocalyptic world governed by an all-knowing computer named Vulcan 3, the story presents a society where rationality reigns supreme and human emotion is seen as a threat to stability. Yet beneath this seemingly perfect system, cracks begin to form.
The novel follows William Barris, a government official caught in a web of moral uncertainty as he navigates the growing unrest sparked by the "Healer" movement-a group of religious fanatics challenging the machine's rule. As Vulcan 3's control starts to slip, Barris must confront not only external rebellion but also his own doubts about the system he serves. Is the computer truly acting in humanity's best interest, or has its logic become twisted into something far more dangerous?
Dick weaves paranoia and philosophical inquiry seamlessly throughout the narrative, raising questions about faith, free will, and the price of absolute governance. The audiobook format enhances the story's tension, with the narrator's pacing mirroring the cold precision of Vulcan 3 itself, while also highlighting the emotional turmoil of the human characters.
Written in 1960, Vulcan's Hammer remains strikingly relevant, especially in an age where artificial intelligence and authoritarianism are increasingly intertwined in public discourse. Dick doesn't just tell a story-he invites listeners to question the structures that shape their reality. This audiobook is essential listening for fans of dystopian fiction and anyone curious about the deeper implications of technological control.
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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