Galapagos

Name: Galapagos
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2 (4 reviews)
Author: Kurt Vonnegut

A Time-Traveling Satire that's Wildly Relevant Today

Written byKurt Vonnegut

Narrated byJonathan Davis

Length8h01m

Release dateAugust 11, 2009

GenreLiterature & Fiction, Classics, Genre Fiction

LanguageEnglish

★★★★★ 4.2 (4 ratings)

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Author	Kurt Vonnegut
Narrator	Jonathan Davis
Runtime	8h01m
Published	August 11, 2009
Rating	★★★★★ 4.2 / 5 (4 ratings)
Categories	Literature & Fiction, Classics, Genre Fiction, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Comedy & Humor, Satire
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

Kurt Vonnegut's Galapagos is an unforgettable journey back in time to a familiar yet strange world. As the story unfolds, we find ourselves careening through the decades, witnessing pivotal moments in human history that set the stage for our current global conundrum. The irreverent humor and winking satire that Vonnegut brings to this exploration will leave listeners chuckling one moment and squirming in their seats the next. Narrator Jonathan Davis brings a perfect balance of wit and gravitas to the tale, conjuring up the voice of a bemused everyman who's both bewildered and deeply concerned by the state of the world. His engaging delivery helps to propel the story forward at a breakneck pace, making it hard to tear yourself away from this timely and thought-provoking tale.

Tags: time-travelsatireclassic literaturespeculative fictionhumanismabsurdist comedy

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Editor's Review ★★★★★

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As I listened to Jonathan Davis's masterful narration of Galapagos, I found myself torn between laughing out loud at Vonnegut's wicked humor and cringing at the uncomfortable truths he reveals about our species. Davis brings a remarkable range to his performance, effortlessly conveying the various voices and personas that inhabit this wildly imaginative world. One minor quibble I had was that the audiobook's pacing felt slightly uneven at times, with some sections feeling a tad rushed and others dragging just a hair too far behind. However, this is a minor complaint in what's otherwise a tour de force of absurdist storytelling. Where Vonnegut really shines is in his uncanny ability to skewer the absurdities of modern life while still maintaining a deep affection for humanity in all its flawed, fumbling glory.

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