Is there an audiobook of A Fire Upon the Deep?
by Vernor Vinge · science fiction
Yes — there is an audiobook.
Narrated by Peter Larkin, running 21h 37m. You can also listen to a copy you already own, in whichever voice you like.
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Is there an audiobook of A Fire Upon the Deep?
Yes. A Fire Upon the Deep is available on Audible, narrated by Peter Larkin, with a running time of about 21h 37m.
How long does it take to listen to A Fire Upon the Deep?
The Audible edition runs 21h 37m.
Can I listen to A Fire Upon the Deep without an Audible subscription?
Yes. AllReads reads a copy you already own — an EPUB or a PDF — aloud in a natural AI voice, highlighting each word as it is spoken. The voices run on your own OpenAI or xAI API key, so you pay the provider directly for what you generate rather than a monthly fee.
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