
The Last Gods
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Narrated by:
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Jennifer Jill Araya
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By:
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Adam Brownlie
About this listen
What if you could live forever? What if you could become a god?
These are the questions Elodie Black faces in this gripping sci-fi drama, where cutting-edge brain science and the mysteries of the universe collide.
Elodie and Markus Black seem like an ordinary couple, but when Markus dies in a tragic accident, their lives take an extraordinary turn. Driven by love and desperation, Elodie hopes that Markus's groundbreaking research can bring him back to life. Instead, Elodie herself becomes the first to benefit from his work, launching her on a journey that transcends time, love, and even death.
As the world around her evolves at a breakneck pace, Elodie must navigate the complexities of immortality. She grapples with the grief of losing her husband, the allure of new love with her longtime friend Archer, and the heartache of losing her daughter Elexus. As Elodie transitions from human to Homo deus—a godlike being with limitless access to the universe—she discovers that even in a state of pure data and infinite pleasure, moral dilemmas and existential questions persist. When faced with the ultimate task of saving civilization from the impending end of the universe, Elodie must work with an AI named Coby, who is so powerful he could destroy civilization, but also holds the key to its future—and to her past.
Lose yourself in a thought-provoking story that blends science fiction with deep philosophical questions about life, love, and what it means to be human. Don't miss out on a story that's as engaging as it is enlightening—where the future of civilization, and perhaps your own beliefs, hang in the balance.
©2024 Adam Brownlie (P)2025 Adam BrownlieListener received this title free
Fictional parts with climate change and man made things etc. put an excellent spin on the story. The futuristic story in general really captured me throughout and I finished it in a small sitting. There are also lots of references to spirituality and metaphorical messages which I also really liked.
I definitely recommend this book!
Markus and Elodie's Story is Fascinating!
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Very Interesting story lots of unexpected twists.
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I did find the pacing a little off in some places, but other than that, it was a great listening experience, both in terms of story quality and narration.
Thank you for the opportunity to listen!
Engaging and well-written
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The book will spark a good conversation about religion, morality and the evolution of humans and technology.
There are a couple of minor points that I would say may be a negative is that at the beginning it jumps from one of the characters being held prisoner, to suddenly being free and although it is explained what happened, In my opinion it may have been better to extend that scene a little more to give the listener first hand experience of what happened.
The book also jumps from one year to another with little notice which if you're casually listening rather than paying full attention, may make it a little tricky to follow
Evolution meets religion
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Thought provoking story plot
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Engaging ,Engrossing and Thought provoking book.
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The story itself was really interesting. The characters are really well liked. I didn’t quite connect with Elodie to begin with. I found her personality challenging however, her personal growth was fantastic. She became more free and knowledgeable to the point you could connect with her.
I fell in love with Marcus immediately. His perspective on life was humorous and enlightening. It makes you step back and really think outside of the box.
Archer, however (eye rolling, eye rolling). I can’t say I was sad to see him go. But I did feel slightly sorry for him near the end.
The world itself was really well thought of, with technology getting more advanced every day it’s amazing to think about what the future could hold for us.
I would have loved the book to be longer. As there were big jumps between times. It would have been nice to listen to it in more depth. I also would have loved to see Marcus and Elodie reunite in more detail. Their love story was really cute.
Adam, you did a fab job. Looking forward to listening to/reading future books.
Executed perfectly
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Largely told through the thoughts and conversations of a single character, it explores the possibility of digital immortality, and how, across the span of thousands of years, this encroaches on the nature of deity. For me, this framing device is the great strength of the story – it provides a continuity and humanity that could easily have been lost given the timescale of the events. Even if you don’t necessarily agree with their conclusions, because you are so immersed in the character and their internal debate on fundamental topics such as life and death, love and memory and the differences between man and God, the course the story takes as a result of these decisions is believable and affecting.
The book squeezes a lot into a relatively short run time, and despite the weighty nature of the themes, it never feels rushed or overblown and kept me totally engrossed from beginning to end. The narrator does a fantastic job of bringing the internal conflicts of the main character to life and makes you feel that you are right alongside them, trying to resolve the complex issues and changing nature of human consciousness.
Highly recommended.
Fascinating meditation on mortality and divinity
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A wonderful balance of philosophy and drama
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I love the technological advances and breakthrough in the story.
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