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The Reality Dysfunction

By: Peter F. Hamilton
Narrated by: John Lee
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The first in the Night's Dawn trilogy, The Reality Dysfunction is a sweeping, intergalactic adventure from the master of space opera, Peter F. Hamilton. For fans of Iain M. Banks and Alastair Reynolds.

An extinct race named this phenomenon 'the Reality Dysfunction'. It is a nightmare that has haunted us since the dawn of time . . .

In AD 2600, the human race is finally realizing its potential. The galaxy’s colonized planets host a multitude of diverse cultures. Genetic engineering has defeated disease and produced extraordinary space-born creatures. Huge fleets of sentient trader starships thrive, living on the wealth created by industrializing entire star systems. And throughout inhabited space, the Confederation Navy keeps the peace.

Then something goes catastrophically wrong. On a primitive colony planet, a renegade criminal encounters an utterly alien entity. And this unintended meeting triggers the release of those that should never see the light – threatening everything we’ve become . . .

'Hamilton puts British sci-fi back into interstellar overdrive' – The Times

The Reality Dysfunction is followed by The Neutronium Alchemist and The Naked God.

 Adventure Genetic Engineering Military Science Fiction Space Opera Fiction Interstellar
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Absolute vintage science-fiction. Hamilton puts British sci-fi back into interstellar overdrive
An epic in the traditional sense of the word . . . thunderously enjoyable
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You really have to listen hard and be prepared to skip back. Whoever editing the sound removed every pause between scenes. Within a chapter the story is told from many perspectives. Without any pauses to e a change in scene they all merge in to one and you only realise after some time the scene has changed. Frustrating.

Great story spoiled by poor audio editing..

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I have been waiting for these on the UK store for years now as they have been out in the USA for a while! But despite the wait the books are well worth it, an epic space drama story with gripping events and characters we all care about, a superb balance a possible tech, adult fun and hard science.

Worth the wait

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I’ve read a few of this authors books, I’ve also listened to them on audible which I ideally love but the way this one was handled was very poorly done. It wasn’t just that the narrator couldn’t do enough accents convincingly but also the audio production was a let down and made everything just jumble into each other. I gave up not even half way through which I almost never do. I wish I could get my money/credit back!

Disappointed

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When I started this book, the scientific, uber technical style made me wonder if it would be a cold sci-fi affair. No worries on that front, Peter Hamilton weaves a beautifully written story, compelling and exciting but also wonderfully crafted. His attention to scientific detail is impressive and adds a depth to the story which I find very involving. As the characters developed I found myself caring for them and the beautiful universe PH has imagined. There is a very spiritual, philosophical side to this series which actually sits very comfortably with the technical side. It's a perfect blend of sci-fi, fantasy and a touch of horror. Absolute gem I'm already halfway through the 2nd book, couldn't get enough of this one.

Absolutely incredible

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Smoothly narrated and utterly enthralling.A fantastic saga of epic proportions.Most certainly not to be missed

A total rollercoaster of everything

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