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  • Written by: David Brin
  • Narrated by: Kevin Kenerly
  • Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (57 ratings)

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The Postman

Written by: David Brin
Narrated by: Kevin Kenerly
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Publisher's Summary

He was a survivor - a wanderer who traded tales for food and shelter in the dark and savage aftermath of a devastating war.

Fate touches him one chill winter’s day when he borrows the jacket of a long-dead postal worker to protect himself from the cold. The old, worn uniform still has power as a symbol of hope, and with it he begins to weave his greatest tale, of a nation on the road to recovery.

This is the story of a lie that became the most powerful kind of truth. A timeless novel as urgently compelling as War Day or Alas, Babylon, David Brin’s The Postman is the dramatically moving saga of a man who rekindled the spirit of America through the power of a dream, from a modern master of science fiction.

©2020 David Brin (P)2020 Blackstone Publishing

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simply amazing

this has to be one of the best books I've ever listened to. 5 stars all around.

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If you’re a Fallout fan, this is for you!

This must have been a HUGE influence on the Fallout video game franchise! Don’t let the crappy film adaptation lead you to think this is anywhere as bad. If you’re a fan of dystopian fiction with good hearted characters, this is heartily recommended.

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great story and sadly appropriate in 2022

Loved this bood. Read it back in late 80s and loved listening to it. A unique and well written dystopian novel, it will not disappoint. I love Brin and I realize this earlier novel was more succinct than later ones and I loved that. His later work on often rambles and gets repetitive, this moves along at a good pace and keeps you engaged.

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If you loved the movie don’t listen to this book

The book has been rereleased in 2020. They added a strong anti conservatives narrative including adding “the big lie” as a reason for the downfall of society. I go to fiction to get away from real life, and I’m sick of the educated looking down on me. He literally says “educated vs ignorant”. I’ve worked as a plumber and in air conditioner repair repair. Let me tell you: plenty of educated people are ignorant. Most educated people wouldn’t last 5 minutes in The Postman universe. I’m also sick of out of touch celebrities and artists thinking I care about their opinion. I wish I could return my digital purchase.

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