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Persepolis Rising Audiobook Review

The Rocinante crew returns to a transformed human civilisation as a powerful Laconian regime, new colony worlds and advanced technology reshape the political future of the series.

A little more about the listen

The Rocinante crew returns to a transformed human civilisation as a powerful Laconian regime, new colony worlds and advanced technology reshape the political future of the series.

The listening experience

Jefferson Mays remains the sole credited narrator in this substantial unabridged production. The roughly 20.5-hour length suits long sessions and gives the time jump, new factions and continuing character arcs room to settle.

Best for

Existing Expanse listeners who want a major political reset, large-scale space opera and a new phase of the completed series.

The honest note

The new-world setup and many factions can feel dense if the earlier books are not fresh. This is Book 7, not a sensible starting point for newcomers.

Worth the credit?

Worth considering for existing expanse listeners who want a major political reset, large-scale space opera and a new phase of the completed series. The honest note is the deciding reservation to weigh before spending a credit: The new-world setup and many factions can feel dense if the earlier books are not fresh. This is Book 7, not a sensible starting point for newcomers.

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