Last Chance to See

Douglas Adams' Last Laugh at Extinction

Written byDouglas Adams

Narrated byMathew Baynton, Stephen Fry

Length7h46m

Release dateMarch 19, 2020

GenreLiterature & Fiction, Science & Engineering, Science

Languageenglish

★★★★★ 5.0 (28 ratings)

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Author	Douglas Adams
Narrator	Mathew Baynton, Stephen Fry
Runtime	7h46m
Published	March 19, 2020
Rating	★★★★★ 5.0 / 5 (28 ratings)
Categories	Literature & Fiction, Science & Engineering, Science, Environment, Conservation, Nature & Ecology, Endangered Species, Sports & Outdoors, Outdoors & Nature, Travel & Tourism, Travel Writing & Commentary
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

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About This Audiobook

Venture into Douglas Adams’ whimsical journey through the world of endangered species with this enchanting audiobook. Join him and zoologist Mark Carwardine as they embark on a surreal quest to save some of our planet’s most bizarre and beautiful creatures. The unique blend of science, humor, and storytelling will leave you both educated and entertained. Mathew Baynton and Stephen Fry’s narrations bring the characters and landscapes to life with vibrant energy, making this more than just an audiobook; it's a listening experience that challenges your expectations of literature and natural history.

Tags: endangered speciesscience fictionhumornature explorationDouglas Adams

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Editor's Review ★★★★★

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I was initially skeptical about blending Douglas Adams’ style with the reality of endangered species. However, the magic of ‘Last Chance to See’ is in how Stephen Fry and Mathew Baynton navigate this delicate balance. Fry’s effervescent delivery keeps the narrative light while Baynton brings a more grounded, almost whimsical charm as Carwardine. The pacing is perfect; it's slow enough to absorb the science but quick enough to keep the entertainment factor high. This audiobook isn’t just about saving animals—it’s about finding humor in the absurdity of our world. A few scenes could have benefited from a bit more detail, but overall, this is a listening experience that will make you laugh and think.

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