Too Like the Lightning (1 of 2) (Dramatized Adaptation)

Ada Palmer's acclaimed science fiction novel, Too Like the Lightning, takes listeners into a far-future world marked by technological abundance and complex social systems, where traditional gender roles and religious practices have evolved into new forms of expression and regulation. Featuring characters like convict Mycroft Canner and spiritual counselor Carlyle Foster, the story explores a society teetering on the edge of upheaval, prompted by a mysterious boy with extraordinary powers. Skillfully performed by a diverse cast, this thought-provoking tale offers a vivid portrait of a utopian yet tumultuous future society.