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Mockingbird
- Narrated by: Robert Fass, Nicole Poole
- Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins
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Summary
In a world where the human population has suffered devastating losses, a handful of survivors cling to what passes for life in a postapocalyptic, dying landscape. A world where humans wander, drugged and lulled by electronic bliss. A dying world of no children and no art, where reading is forbidden. And a strange love triangle: Spofforth, who runs the world, the most perfect machine ever created, whose only wish is to die; and Paul and Mary Lou, a man and a woman whose passion for each other is the only hope for the future of human beings on Earth.
An elegiac dystopia of mankind coming to terms with its own imminent extinction, Mockingbird was nominated for a Nebula Award for Best Novel.
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- Gramski
- 06-11-18
Superb
I read this a long time ago and it was great to hear it on audible. The narrators did a first class job. The story itself is quite beautiful and poignant.
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- Marian
- 02-08-23
Outstanding.
Walter Tevis was an incredibly insightful and highly intelligent author. Well ahead of his time. A lot of current authors could learn a valuable thing or two from him. This book is breathtaking. I didn’t want it to end. The imagery is wonderfully potent. It’s almost like having a painting created before your eyes. I am so glad this is being made into a film. And like The Queen’s Gambit, it will very likely be a huge success. I only wish Walter was here to see it.
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- Mrs. Linda Hall
- 24-05-21
Outstanding futuristic story
Food for thought. I've lost count how many times I've read / listened to this book. Brilliant.
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- amac
- 08-05-20
relevant and thought provoking
I was transported on a journey through the three main characters.
Enjoyed it.!
recommended.
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- Elie
- 30-12-23
Incredibly depressing!
Good story, but don’t listen to it if you’re not prepared to feel depressed afterwards. I can’t say I’ve enjoyed this book, sorry.
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- lezeki
- 23-12-23
beautiful book
I read this book yeas ago and it is one of my favourites. the narration didn't disappoint, it highlighted details I had forgotten
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- Jeff The Wise
- 04-12-23
Insight into a possible future for humanity
I found the story to be quite harrowing. The idea of all humans being reduced to being treated like toddlers. No knowledge of reading.
Satisfying pace with a wonderful ending
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- Angela
- 22-11-23
Glad I stumbled upon this one
Loved the story, so well thought out and the performances by the narrators were excellent. Sometimes Robert Fass didn’t quite hit the mark speaking as the female but easily brushed off given his performance overall. One I’d happily listen to again.
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- S Harley
- 18-09-23
I want to give the story an extra star
I wasn’t sure if it for the first chapter but so glad I continued. What a gripping story one you want to just carry on listening too.
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- Harry
- 29-08-23
Fantastic
This is the way the world ends, not with a bang but a whimper.
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