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Length35m
About this audiobook
A young human boy grows up on a colonized alien world, playing happily with the insectoid offspring of the native, subjugated species. But as news arrives of a devastating human defeat in a distant space battle, the fragile peace in his neighborhood violently fractures. The boy is suddenly forced to confront the harsh realities of imperialism and racial prejudice as his childhood friends turn into hostile enemies. Experience a poignant, coming-of-age sci-fi tale that explores the sudden, devastating impact of war on innocent lives and the swift loss of innocence.
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Rating★★★★ 3.6 (473)
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GenreScience Fiction, Action and Adventure
Length35 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 8, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2by Philip K. Dick: A TEN-YEAR-OLD BOY GROWS UP FAST WHEN HISTORY CATCHES UP WITH THE HUMAN RACE.
3IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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