Deathworld
Enriched edition. Book 1&2By Harry Harrison
Length11h 45m
About this audiobook
In Harry Harrison's 'Deathworld,' readers are thrust into a fast-paced, high-stakes science fiction adventure centered around a deadly planet where survival is a constant struggle. The book is filled with thrilling action sequences and intricate world-building that immerses readers in a futuristic society grappling with the challenges of living on a hostile planet. Harrison's writing style is sharp and engaging, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as they follow the protagonist's journey of survival. 'Deathworld' is a standout in the science fiction genre, blending elements of action, adventure, and social commentary in a gripping narrative. Harrison's ability to create a vivid and immersive world makes this book a must-read for fans of science fiction and dystopian literature. The novel's exploration of humanity's resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity makes it a compelling read that will resonate with readers long after they finish the last page.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (13.1K)
Includes Goodreads, LibraryThing, Amazon, StoryGraph
GenreScience Fiction, Fantasy
Length11 hrs 45 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 17, 2020
LanguageEnglish
More from Harry Harrison
DEATHWORLD (SF Novel)Harry Harrison7h 16m4.1 (13.5K)$1.99 · $0.00
Harry Harrison - Boxed Set (Illustrated Edition)Harry Harrison28h 26m4.2 (139)$1.99 · $0.00
The Ethical EngineerHarry Harrison5h 31m3.8 (4.1K)$1.99 · $0.00
Planet of the Damned (SF Classic)Harry Harrison7h 2m3.6 (4.5K)$1.99 · $0.00
The RepairmanHarry Harrison35m3.8 (492)$10 · $0.00
The Misplaced BattleshipHarry Harrison1h 11m3.8 (839)$10 · $0.00
Deathworld 2: The Ethical Engineer (Illustrated) (Annotated)Harry Harrison5h 30m4.3 (26)$2 · $0.00
Deathworld (Book 1&2) (Annotated)Harry Harrison11h 52m4.3 (18)$2 · $0.00
Planet of the Damned (Annotated)Harry Harrison7h 9m$2 · $0.00
The Stainless Steel Rat (Annotated)Harry Harrison6h 30m$2 · $0.00
Sense of ObligationHarry Harrison5h 14m3.7 (2.4K)$2 · $0.00
The Stainless Steel Rat (Summarized Edition)Harry Harrison2h 39m$1
The Misplaced BattleshipHarry Harrison1h 18m3.7 (694)$6.60
Arm of the LawHarry Harrison47m3.8 (453)$4.70
The K-FactorHarry Harrison1h 3m3.4 (224)$10 · $0.00
Arm of the LawHarry Harrison41m3.8 (370)$10 · $0.00
Before the Coffee Gets Cold: A Toshikazu Kawaguchi Book SetToshikazu Kawaguchi18h 55m4.5 (1.4K)$40 · $0.00
PRIMAL 2055 - EscapeJack Silkstone6h 47m4.4 (232)Free
Lord Kalvan of Otherwhen (Annotated)H. Beam Piper8h 23m4.5 (1.6K)$2 · $0.00
Philip K. Dick: SF Boxed SetPhilip K. Dick29h 38m4.5 (608)$1 · $0.00
Magician's EndRaymond E. Feist17h 5m4.4 (21.7K)$40 · $0.00
Good OmensNeil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett12h 14m4.4 (1M)$29 · $0.00
The Emperor's FistJay Allan8h 37m4.5 (272)$26 · $0.00
The DispossessedUrsula K. Le Guin13h 26m4.4 (189.3K)$33 · $0.00
1984George Orwell11h 31m4.3 (6.2M)$1.20 · $0.00
Lost ValleyWalt Browning7h 47m4.3 (5.4K)$20 · $0.00
AgincourtBernard Cornwell16h 18m4.3 (41.4K)$40 · $0.00
Frankenstein (The Uncensored 1818 Edition) (Annotated)Mary Shelley9h 25m4.3 (1.7M)$3 · $0.00
The World Wasn't Ready for YouJustin C. Key11h 34m4.4 (812)$5 · $0.00
Godzilla vs. KongGreg Keyes10h 32m4.3 (1.4K)$20 · $0.00
Alas, Babylon (Annotated)Pat Frank12h 32m4.3 (11.6K)$2 · $0.00
Day of WrathWilliam R. Forstchen4h 36m4.3 (1.9K)$14 · $0.00
AbandonedJules Verne7h 42m4.3 (1.1K)$2.30 · $0.00
StargodsIan Douglas12h 15m4.4 (732)$5 · $0.00
Two Plays for VoicesNeil Gaiman2h 4m4.3 (1K)$16 · $0.00
March UpcountryDavid Weber, John Ringo17h 17m4.2 (17.1K)$28 · $0.00
Demon CopperheadBarbara Kingsolver21h 3m4.5 (949.4K)$46 · $0.00
Remarkably Bright CreaturesShelby Van Pelt11h 17m4.4 (1.7M)$29 · $0.00
Before the Coffee Gets Cold: A Toshikazu Kawaguchi Book SetToshikazu Kawaguchi18h 55m4.5 (1.4K)$40 · $0.00
The Song of AchillesMadeline Miller11h 15m4.3 (2.3M)$29 · $0.00
The Left and the LuckyWilly Vlautin6h 40m4.4 (1.1K)$24 · $0.00
Hunt of the DragonJuliette Cross9h 46m4.4 (736)$20
Deadly GameChristine Feehan13h 20m4.3 (15.8K)$30
A Tree Grows in BrooklynBetty Smith14h 55m4.4 (577.6K)$33 · $0.00
Dark GuardianChristine Feehan12h 32m4.5 (26.3K)$33 · $0.00
The Neil Gaiman ReaderNeil Gaiman27h 3m4.5 (3.2K)$53 · $0.00
The HobbitJ. R. R. Tolkien10h 51m4.4 (4.9M)$12 · $0.00
Bad HabitAlana S. Portero5h 37m4.4 (52.3K)$24 · $0.00
Science Fiction & Fantasy CollectionH. P. Lovecraft16h 32m4.5 (2.7K)$2 · $0.00
The Undead PoolKim Harrison16h 13m4.4 (34.6K)$33 · $0.00
The Edge of DawnBeverly Jenkins10h 15m4.5 (1.1K)$29 · $0.00
The Tapestry of FateShannon Chakraborty20h 2m4.4 (3.4K)$46 · $0.00
The Lack of LightNino Haratischwili26h 20m4.4 (9.2K)$53 · $0.00
My Dear HamiltonStephanie Dray, Laura Kamoie23h 7m4.4 (63.6K)$46 · $0.00
A Broken People's PlaylistChimeka Garricks6h 40m4.4 (3.7K)$24 · $0.00
Wicked BiteJeaniene Frost8h 56m4.4 (14.6K)$29 · $0.00
You may also like
The First Man in the MoonH. G. Wells7h 32m3.8 (24.4K)$4.60 · $0.00
Twenty Thousand Leagues under the SeaJules Verne11h 2m4.1 (665K)$2.30
The First Men in the Moon (Illustrated Edition)H. G. Wells7h 35m3.8 (21.4K)$2 · $0.00
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the SeasJules Verne16h 57m4.1 (330.5K)$3.50 · $0.00
20,000 Leagues Under the SeaJules Verne16h 26m4.0 (335.3K)$29 · $0.00
The First Men in the MoonH. G. Wells7h 41m3.8 (26.8K)$1.20 · $0.00
20,000 Leagues Under the SeaJules Verne12h 15m4.1 (314.3K)$23
20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA (Illustrated Edition)Jules Verne18h 33m4.4 (12.2K)$1.99 · $0.00
Twenty Thousand Leagues under the SeaJules Verne11h 10m4.0 (335.4K)$1.99 · $0.00
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the SeaJules Verne15h 45m4.0 (330.2K)$2.30 · $0.00
Twenty Thousand Leagues under the SeaJules Verne11h 19m4.1 (309.1K)$21
20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA (Illustrated)Jules Verne12h 56m4.1 (3.4K)$1 · $0.00
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea (With Original Illustrations) (Annotated)Jules Verne13h 28m4.3 (868)$2 · $0.00
20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA (Illustrated) (Annotated)Jules Verne13h 32m4.1 (286.7K)$1.99 · $0.00
The H. L. HunleyTom Chaffin7h 38m4.0 (255)$17
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the SeasJules Verne15h 44m4.1 (330.5K)$21 · $0.00
A Martian OdysseyStanley Weinbaum57m4.0 (2.4K)$6 · $0.00
20000 Leagues Under The SeaJules Verne16h 16m4.1 (335.8K)$1 · $0.00
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Illustrated (original illustrations by Alphonse de Neuville) (Annotated)Jules Verne18h 30m$2 · $0.00
Planet of Dread and two more storiesMurray Leinster6h 56m$2.30