Science Fiction / Space Opera · Entrée review
Leviathan Falls Audiobook Review
The ninth and final Expanse novel brings humanity toward its conclusion as an ancient enemy reawakens and Holden, the Rocinante crew and the surviving factions face a threat to all human life.
A little more about the listen
The ninth and final Expanse novel brings humanity toward its conclusion as an ancient enemy reawakens and Holden, the Rocinante crew and the surviving factions face a threat to all human life.
The listening experience
Jefferson Mays provides the stable single-narrator identity that has carried the main series through its final, multi-threaded installment. At nearly 20 hours, it is an immersive finale best heard with the preceding books close at hand.
Best for
Listeners who have followed The Expanse and want its interstellar politics, science-fiction mystery and ensemble story brought to a conclusion.
The honest note
The dense finale assumes substantial continuity and is not suitable as a standalone. The runtime is another major commitment, so it rewards listeners who can maintain the thread between sessions.
Worth considering for listeners who have followed the expanse and want its interstellar politics, science-fiction mystery and ensemble story brought to a conclusion. The honest note is the deciding reservation to weigh before spending a credit: The dense finale assumes substantial continuity and is not suitable as a standalone. The runtime is another major commitment, so it rewards listeners who can maintain the thread between sessions.
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