Is there an audiobook of Hard to Be a God?
by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky · science fiction
Yes — there is an audiobook.
Narrated by Matt Addis, running 8h 16m. You can also listen to a copy you already own, in whichever voice you like.
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Is there an audiobook of Hard to Be a God?
Yes. Hard to Be a God is available on Audible, narrated by Matt Addis, with a running time of about 8h 16m.
How long does it take to listen to Hard to Be a God?
The Audible edition runs 8h 16m.
Can I listen to Hard to Be a God 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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