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The Prynne Viper

By: Bianca Marais
Narrated by: Genesis Oliver, Shiro Kihagi, Bianca Amato, Julio Monge, Sura Siu
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In a futuristic world where predictive software can map out the lives of every living person and their descendants, Naomi Prynne is on trial. The charge: endangerment by way of a pregnancy.

Thirteen jurors will determine whether Naomi is allowed to carry the pregnancy to term, but the jurors are also all plaintiffs, the software having predicted how Naomi Prynne’s child will affect each of them in life-changing ways. Among them: a history professor who has given up on her own dreams for the sake of the greater good; a student participating in his first ever trial who’s about to discover an earth-shattering truth; and a former mathematician, who knows all too well the dark machinations of the state, but is prohibited from speaking out against them. The future of the Prynne Viper - an acronym for “viable person” - is in their hands.

But this Prynne Viper is unlike Naomi’s other pregnancies. This time, Naomi Prynne is carrying a secret, one with the power to alter the future into something incalculable, and therefore, unpredictable.

©2021 Bianca Marais (P)2022 Audible Originals, LLC. Dystopian Science Fiction Fiction Drama

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this is absolutely, unexpectedly brilliant. the author has somehow managed to create an entire futuristic society in a short story. there are references to the economy, social status, misogyny, gender, race, history and technology (as well as the legal system) in this courtroom production. it's very very cleverly done, and considering the complex nature of the narrative, the most impressive feat of the author is how accessible and easy to understand the story is.

I'm thoroughly impressed and the production, including the sound effects is really fantastic. I was hesitant to download this book because although very interesting, I thought the description was complex and that I would struggle to understand the story but I'm so glad I took a chance to listen to it. I will definitely look out for other works by this author. thank you audible.

fantastic

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I loved this very believable tale of technology, destiny and eugenics. it was clever and I didn't anticipate the ending.

I did get distracted by an inconsistency around gender issues but it was not narratively critical so I haven't reduced my stats.

superb short

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A beautiful story about humanity and how the choices that we make ripple out. I was gripped from the start right until the end. Cleverly written with interesting twists that had my head spinning for days after!

Delightfully gripping!

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Interesting world-building and characterization and a gripping listen. The story explores big ideas in a short time, including personal ethics, epigenetics and the nature of free will.

Thought-provoking speculative fiction

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In the future world in which every deed could be a crime an unborn child is put at a trial.
Are her trespasses good enjoy a train to prevent her being born, and are the jurors capable of mercy even if their descendants could be hurt?
Such an interesting premise.
Give this story a listen, you compatriot. We need to be reminded of the last two sentences of the story.

Thought-provoking and hope-giving

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Thought provoking scenario of a future where having children is fraught with complications and is no longer the preserve of individuals or couples.

Great

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I enjoyed the idea of this story, I felt, however, it was just too short. I wished it could have delved into the reasons of why these court hearings existed and certainly the background of each of the characters.

Just too short

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An important piece of work, on the level of The Handmaid's Tale and 12 Angry Men. I wish it were a full novel, the writing is great and the idea so genious.

An importan piece of work

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This is an excellently written little drama short, set in a scarily possible distopian future, my first experience with the author but definitely won't be my last!

A nugget of brilliance

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Loved the premise. So well executed. Excellent in every way. Going to now recommend it.

Original

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