Startide Rising: Audiobook
The Startide Rising audiobook runs an estimated 13.7 hours (about 9.1 hours at 1.5× playback speed).
The instrumentWhen will you finish it?
Based on 13.7 hours of listening (estimated).
| Your pace | You'll finish in |
|---|---|
| 30 min / day | 28 days |
| 1 hour / day | 14 days |
| 2 hours / day | 7 days |
| 1 hour / day at 1.5× | 10 days |
You'll finish in–by –
What our data says
- At 13.7 hours (estimated), it runs longer than 81% of the science fiction audiobooks we measured.
- That's 30% longer than the average science fiction audiobook (10.5 hrs across 820 titles in our dataset).
Computed from science fiction audiobooks in The Books Insider dataset (build ); listening time estimated from page count. Methodology.
Who is this for?
Best for science fiction listeners: a solid week of commutes at 13.7 hours (estimated).
About the book
When Streaker-the first starship designed and crewed by dolphins-discovers a derelict ancient armada with evidence of the first sentient species ever, she sets off a war between dozens of galactic races eager to use the information for their own advancement. New York Times best-selling author David Brin's novels stretch the imagination while providing action and thrills galore. Packed with exotic aliens and ancient mysteries, Startide Rising delivers breath-taking adventure in the grandest tradition of space opera.
How to listen to Startide Rising free
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Start listening freeQuestions listeners ask
How long is the Startide Rising audiobook?
Startide Rising runs about 13.7 hours, our estimate from its 462 pages at a typical narration pace. At 1.5× speed that drops to roughly 9.1 hours.
Is the Startide Rising audiobook free?
Yes, for new listeners: the trial starts you with three free audiobooks.
Is Startide Rising worth listening to at 1.5× speed?
At 1.5× you'd finish in about 9.1 hours, saving 4.6 hours. Most listeners adjust to 1.25–1.5× within a chapter or two.
When was Startide Rising first published?
Startide Rising by David Brin was first published in 1972.
