Is there an audiobook of Speaker for the Dead?
by Orson Scott Card · science fiction
Yes — there is an audiobook.
Narrated by David Birney, Stefan Rudnicki, running 14h 8m. You can also listen to a copy you already own, in whichever voice you like.
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Is there an audiobook of Speaker for the Dead?
Yes. Speaker for the Dead is available on Audible, narrated by David Birney, Stefan Rudnicki, with a running time of about 14h 8m.
How long does it take to listen to Speaker for the Dead?
The Audible edition runs 14h 8m.
Can I listen to Speaker for the Dead 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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