The Eighty-Minute Hour Audiobook: Summary, Review & Free Stream
by Brian W. Aldiss
Survivors of nuclear war endure strange adventures across time and space in this humorous classic by a Grand Master of Science Fiction. World War III is coming to an end, but the real chaos is just beginning. Nuclear warfare during the conflict has given rise to a disturbance in the fabric of space and time. Time-turbulences run rampant, sending whatever is caught in their trap to different times and locations. Survivors find themselves in the past, present, or futureβor on other planets. Leaders across the globe, as well as an advanced AI system, are all vying to learn as much as possible about these time anomaliesβand exploit them as best they can. But the disappearance of a mega-industrialist could have some answers . . . Meanwhile, a band of heroes embarks on a perilous quest in an alternate world of swords and sorcery. A mad scientist is wreaking havoc on Mars. And just about everyone is bursting whimsically into song. Who knows if the mayhem will ever subside . . . "Offers some wild entertainment . . . the whizzing energy behind all these time-warps and dirty deterministic work at the cosmic crossroads is something to wonder at." β The Guardian
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Customer Reviews
Jessica T.
"Honestly, I prefer the audio version over the physical book."
Reviewed on December 28, 2025
Lisa G.
"The author's best work yet. The narration brings it to life."
Reviewed on December 24, 2025
James F.
"Perfect for road trips. Kept the whole family entertained."
Reviewed on December 26, 2025
James F.
"Great value for the credit. I will definitely listen to it again."
Reviewed on December 26, 2025
Michael B.
"Five stars! I've already recommended this to all my friends."
Reviewed on December 11, 2025
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