He, She and It — Unabridged Audiobook by Marge Piercy
He, She and It is an unabridged English audiobook by Marge Piercy, narrated by Lyssa Browne. The novel combines a future dystopia with ancient Golem stories and questions about humanity, technology and ethics.
At a glance
- A speculative novel set in a changed twenty-first-century world, with a parallel narrative involving Prague in 1600.
- The story brings together a Jewish community, a cyborg, and questions about what it means to be human.
- The listing describes this edition as unabridged.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The stated unabridged format and 22-hour, 24-minute length suit listeners looking for the full novel.
- The two interwoven time periods and themes of technology, ethics and Jewish folklore offer more than a straightforward dystopian plot.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 22 hours and 24 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Author | Marge Piercy |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Lyssa Browne |
| Publisher | W. F. Howes Ltd |
| Publication date | 4 Sept. 2020 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners seeking an unabridged speculative-fiction audiobook with a long runtime.
- Readers interested in feminist science fiction, dystopian settings and stories drawing on Golem traditions.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as engaging and well written, highlighting its imagined dystopia, science-fiction ideas and blend of Golem tales with modern concerns. The 4.4 out of 5 rating from 476 ratings is favourable overall, but ratings alone do not explain individual reactions; the long runtime may matter to listeners deciding whether this substantial story suits them.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the writing, imaginative dystopian setting and the way ancient Golem stories connect with modern narratives.
- Feedback describes the story as engaging and thought-provoking.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates this audiobook?
The listing names Marge Piercy as the author and Lyssa Browne as the narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 22 hours and 24 minutes.
Is this edition abridged?
It is listed as unabridged.
What is the story about?
The listing describes a future dystopia centred on Shira, her home community and an unusual cyborg, with a parallel narrative involving Prague in 1600.
