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Pandore abusée: L'Étoile de Pandore 1 Audiobook

Pandore abusée: L'Étoile de Pandore 1 is an unabridged audiobook of Peter F. Hamilton's science-fiction story, set in a future Commonwealth investigating the disappearance of a distant star. Its reported running time is over 17 hours, so it suits listeners looking for a substantial series opener rather than a short listen.

At a glance

The story begins in 2380, with humanity spread across hundreds of planets linked by wormholes.
An astronomer witnesses a distant star vanish inside a vast force field, prompting the Commonwealth to investigate.
The mission uses the Seconde Chance, described as humanity's first faster-than-light spacecraft.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Unabridged format preserves the full audiobook edition rather than an abridgement.
A 17-hour, 20-minute listening length offers an extended science-fiction story.
The premise combines a large interstellar setting with a mystery about a missing star.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Audio edition
Format	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Listening length	17 hours and 20 minutes
Narrator	Arnauld Le Ridant

Publication
Author	Peter F. Hamilton
Publisher	Audible Studios
Publication date	Feb. 21 2019
Language	English

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing identifies the audiobook language as English, while the title and supplied story description are in French. Confirm the audio language and edition before buying if you specifically want French narration.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Listeners seeking a long-form space-opera audiobook with an interstellar mystery.
Peter F. Hamilton readers who want the first volume of L'Étoile de Pandore in audio.

Less suited to

Buyers who need a short audiobook or require confirmed French-language narration.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 394 ratings

5 stars57%57%
4 stars28%28%
3 stars11%11%
2 stars2%2%
1 star2%2%

Customer feedback describes the book as engaging, with an intriguing plot and developed characters, though it notes that the characters take time to establish. Readability is mixed, with some readers finding it easy to follow and others struggling to continue. The reported rating distribution leans positive, but ratings alone do not establish why listeners responded as they did. For a long, unabridged audiobook, the pacing and gradual setup may matter to listeners deciding whether to commit to an extended series opener.

Positive themes

Feedback describes the story as engaging and its plot as intriguing.
Readers praise character development, while noting that it takes time to build.

Mixed feedback

Readability is mixed, with some finding it accessible and others stopping early.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the audiobook?

The listed listening length is 17 hours and 20 minutes.

Is this an abridged recording?

The listing describes the version as unabridged.

What language is the audiobook?

The product details list English. The title and story description are in French, so confirm the audio language if that distinction matters to you.

What is the story about?

In 2380, an astronomer sees a distant star disappear within a huge force field. The Commonwealth sends the faster-than-light spacecraft Seconde Chance to investigate.