Jonah of the Jove-Run
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Jonah of the Jove-Run
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Narrated by:
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Saethon Williams
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By:
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Ray Bradbury
About this listen
Jonah of the Jove-Run by Ray Bradbury is a poignant, thought-provoking science fiction novella that explores the fragile boundary between human intuition and machine precision in the age of space exploration. Set in a future where humanity has colonized Mars and pushes onward toward Jupiter, the story centers on Nibley—an aging, underestimated navigator whose instinctive grasp of cosmic movement defies the cold logic of computers.
As younger astronauts place their faith entirely in technology, Nibley struggles against obsolescence, self-doubt, and resentment. When catastrophe strikes and a critical machine fails, the crew is forced to rely on the one man they dismissed. Through perilous calculations, moral failure, and ultimate redemption, Bradbury delivers a deeply human tale about pride, sacrifice, and the irreplaceable value of lived experience.
Rich with emotional depth and classic mid-century sci-fi atmosphere, Jonah of the Jove-Run stands as a powerful meditation on aging, purpose, and the cost of progress—perfect for those who value character-driven science fiction with philosophical weight.
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