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The Dispossessed
- Narrated by: Roddy Doyle, Tim Treloar
- Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins
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Summary
One of the very best must-listen novels of all time - with a new introduction by Roddy Doyle
'There was a wall. It did not look important - even a child could climb it. But the idea was real. Like all walls it was ambiguous, two-faced. What was inside it and what was outside it depended upon which side of it you were on...'
Shevek is brilliant scientist who is attempting to find a new theory of time - but there are those who are jealous of his work, and will do anything to block him. So he leaves his homeland, hoping to find a place of more liberty and tolerance. Initially feted, Shevek soon finds himself being used as a pawn in a deadly political game.
With powerful themes of freedom, society and the natural world's influence on competition and co-operation, THE DISPOSSESSED is a true classic of the 20th century.
Featuring a new introduction written and read by Roddy Doyle
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- Jack Crowther
- 20-12-23
One of the greatest SF novels of all time
The Dispossessed is a fantastic layered book. It is what science-fiction should be, an exploration of modern concepts and social dynamics through believable fantasy. Tim Treloar's narration is brilliant too, he has such a variety of voices and his regular reading voice surprised me with how compelling it was. Considering that this is included with Audible Plus, I would rate this as nothing other than absolutely essential
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- Amazon Customer
- 30-09-23
More than SciFi a imagining of alternative society
Really intriguing, great story. Describing the anguish of a principled creative mind of the theoretical physicist Shevek as he seeks to make his breakthrough. All with the backdrop of the culture and environment that shaped him and contrast between parallel worlds. An exploration and critique of society.
Shevek is a really interesting and compelling character, I'd highly recommended this book.
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- W N H Clarke
- 17-03-21
An incredible, classic work
listening to this more than ten years after I first read it, I am still surprised by it's relevance. An incredible classic work of speculative fiction.
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- Rasmus
- 28-05-20
Didn't like that part when it ended
Amazingly refreshing view on the human experience. I'm very happy there are more books written by the same mind.
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- C R
- 24-03-21
A superb rendidtion of a true classic
One of my all-time favourite books, I was concerned the audiobook would not live up to my recollection. However, it is one of the best performed audiobooks I have bought. I recommend this audiobook to anyone, not just SF lovers. It is so full of heart, wisdom, politics, ideas and humour, all set within a well-paced and plotted story. It is as relevant today as it was in 1974. I was just sad it had to end.
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- Soledad Pérez Martínez
- 16-11-20
I only wish there were more chapters!
At the beginning I wasn’t sure about the voice since I was expecting a woman but I grew fonder and fonder of it. Truly a masterpiece in all its formars
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- M. K. Walsh
- 21-11-22
incredible
such timely issues, so beautifully written. the honesty between the main couple was particularly touching. wonderful book.
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- Cliff Moyce
- 01-06-20
anarchism for dummies
A brilliant exposition of how anarchism leads (inevitably?) to the tyranny of socialism. Great characters. Vivid descriptions of other worlds, their polarised societies (capitalist/socialist; rich/poor), and the inevitable politics of human life. Excellent performances. I will read it again.
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- Dr Strange Love
- 12-05-23
GOAT
49 years since it was released and still feels fresh. from an era when the truly great sci-fi novels were written the Dispossessed stands head and shoulders above them all, Ursula's genius is in making sci-fi so accessible.
many great books have been ruined by poor narration, I'm pleased to say this is not the case for the Dispossessed.
p.s. while Doyle's intro is superb I'd recommend listening to it after you finished the book.
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- Bruno Keyworth
- 29-09-23
Now one of my favourite books
This book is just really great, and it was well read here. Shevek is a really compelling character. I thoroughly recommend this audiobook.
I plan to check out The Left Hand of Darkness next.
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