This is an abridged version, so maybe it streamlines some aspects of the narrative, so take that into account.
This is an abridged version, so maybe it streamlines some aspects of the narrative, so take that into account.
It is excellent.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S89BHnaxULo
I haven't listened to the audio book of Neuromancer but I re-read it a few weeks back. The audio play I still go back to once in a while as well.
I think this book needs at least two passes because there's a lot of in-universe jargon to pick up and for me it really only began to fall into place towards the end half. I also asked ChatGPT to summarise each chapter for me after I'd read it - that really helped me fill in the gaps of what I'd missed or misunderstood. In addition, I had it generate me a spoiler-free glossary of all the main terminology used in the book.
And truth be told, I probably will read it again, although it might not be tomorrow. :-)
There's something magical about a strongly consistent fictional world where all the characters understand the world and what's happening but the reader is baffled. It elevates the experience of visiting a strange new place to a new level of immersion.
Then I read the plot summary on Wikipedia and realized how much I missed or misunderstood.
After that I read the book again and enjoyed it.
Talk radio is ok, sports radio. I’ve listened to more radio plays with multiple speakers. Those are ok.
But books on tape, nope. Too dangerous for me.