Herbert's Wormhole Audiobook
Herbert's Wormhole is an unabridged English audiobook by Peter Nelson, following Herbert and Alex as they travel through time and confront an alien plot. The listing gives a listening length of 3 hours and 20 minutes, making it a relatively compact story for listeners seeking playful, child-oriented science fiction.
At a glance
- A time-travel story in which two boys and their friend encounter a future society run by aliens.
- The plot combines science fiction, adventure, humor, and a mission to foil an alien's scheme.
- Unabridged audio narrated by Jonathan Davis, with a listed runtime of 3 hours and 20 minutes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The moderate runtime suits listeners looking for a story that can be finished in a few sittings.
- The time travel, alien-world setting, and comic premise offer a distinctive mix for younger science-fiction fans.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 3 hours and 20 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Narrator | Jonathan Davis |
| Author | Peter Nelson |
|---|---|
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
| Publication date | May 5, 2009 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for a humorous, child-oriented science-fiction adventure.
- Families seeking an unabridged audiobook with a runtime of 3 hours and 20 minutes.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a realistic story or a longer audiobook.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
61% 61% - 4 stars
23% 23% - 3 stars
6% 6% - 2 stars
5% 5% - 1 star
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Customer feedback describes the book as entertaining and funny, which fits its comic premise and alien time-travel adventure. Aggregate ratings lean positive, though a smaller share are lower ratings. That may matter if humor and a lively story are the main draw, but the ratings alone do not explain individual reactions.
Positive themes
- Customer feedback calls the story entertaining and funny.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates Herbert's Wormhole?
The listing names Peter Nelson as the author and Jonathan Davis as the narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 3 hours and 20 minutes.
Is this an abridged version?
The listing identifies the audiobook as unabridged.
What is the story about?
Herbert, Alex, and Sammi travel through time and try to stop a disgruntled alien from carrying out an evil plot.
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