Length5h 23m
About this audiobook
The Status Civilization is a science fiction novel by Robert Sheckley, first published in 1960. The story is set in a future society where crime and punishment are quite different from our contemporary understanding. The novel follows the journey of Will Barrent, a man who wakes up with no memory and is informed that he is a criminal who has been convicted of a terrible crime. As Barrent tries to understand his predicament and piece together his past, he encounters a society that is divided into two distinct classes: the "Normals" and the "Subnormals." The Normals are the ruling class, and the Subnormals are those who have been convicted of crimes and subjected to a process known as "Redemption." Redemption is a method of brainwashing and conditioning criminals to reform them, but it often leaves them in a state of extreme docility and obedience. Barrent's journey takes him through this dystopian world, where he must navigate the complex and surreal legal system, confront his own past actions, and discover the truth about the society in which he now finds himself. Along the way, he encounters various characters, each with their own motivations and agendas. The novel explores themes of identity, justice, conformity, and the manipulation of human behavior. It raises questions about the nature of crime and punishment, as well as the potential consequences of a society that values obedience and control above all else. "The Status Civilization" is a thought-provoking and satirical work of science fiction that challenges the reader to consider the implications of a society that uses extreme methods to maintain order and control.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (4K)
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GenreGeneral Fiction, Science Fiction
Length5 hrs 23 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 20, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter One
16Chapter Sixteen
2Chapter Two
17Chapter Seventeen
3Chapter Three
18Chapter Eighteen
4Chapter Four
19Chapter Nineteen
5Chapter Five
20Chapter Twenty
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6Chapter Six
21Chapter Twenty-One
7Chapter Seven
22Chapter Twenty-Two
8Chapter Eight
23Chapter Twenty-Three
9Chapter Nine
24Chapter Twenty-Four
10Chapter Ten
25Chapter Twenty-Five
11Chapter Eleven
26Chapter Twenty-Six
12Chapter Twelve
27Chapter Twenty-Seven
13Chapter Thirteen
28Chapter Twenty-Eight
14Chapter Fourteen
29Chapter Twenty-Nine
15Chapter Fifteen
30Chapter Thirty
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