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756. The Climb Audiobook (Mike's Sci-Fi Novel!)
🕑 Added 2024-08-14 13:00:11 +0000 UTCSwaim wrote a novel called The Climb, currently available as a lush, all-color PDF, as well as in an ereader-compatible format, and in physical form. THIS is a sample of the audiobook version of The Climb, read by the author, a man named Michael.
It's just the first three hours. The full thing can be had for a scant twenty dollars by visiting the Small Beans Patreon Shop or clicking HERE. Your money will go directly to support Mike in a trying financial time, and unlock the audiobook as an MP3, M4B (the preferred format of reader apps like Audible, Apple Books, and etc.), and indexed chapter-by-chapter folder for those who prefer a navigable playlist.
ALSO: Features one other Small Beannouncement, so make sure to stay for the end of the beanginning.
SYNOPSIS & PRAISE
"The book is heartbreaking, it's weird, and it's very, very funny." - Robert Brockway
"There’s nothing quite like The Climb. A classic, fantastical, epic hero’s journey except for the parts where it isn’t...and, as always, a book that’s really f*cking funny. It’s a love poem, it’s a dick joke, it’s a celebration of art and a middle finger to those who try to squeeze a buck out of art, and it’s quite possibly Michael Swaim’s masterpiece." - Daniel O'Brien
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Sinno is about to take part in an ancient coming-of-age rite for his people: climbing as high as he can up the Great Tree that comprises the entire universe. No one knows what wonders and mysteries lurk in the misty branches above. All Sinno knows is that he sometimes hates himself, and he doesn't want to let anybody down. This is a book about things including, but not limited to: alcoholism, robots, crippling depression, a magical talking rock, what's inside the Mystery Box, falling in love, hitting yourself in the head, evil orange fungus, the Tree Pope, CRACKED, Picasso, and the meaning of life. I sure hope it helps.
Comments
Steven
I could go on at some length, but maybe it's best I just say it's excellent, it moved me, and so on. I've read it twice and shared it. Of all the questions and comments I could ask, I've settled on this: When you pronounce "memoir" on the audiobook, did you mean to impersonate Malkovich in Burn After Reading?
ryan
I just got the hardcopy in the mail!
Drew Mancini
I have the hardcover, I’m about halfway through it. I can’t wait to listen to it too. Swaim was totally right, I have more time for audiobooks than I do for reading books. Thanks Swaim!
Rob
Congrats Mike!!! Been following you since vonneguys and I got to say the book is exactly as dope as I thought it would be.
AbsurdMarvel
Huge congratulations to you both, Mike and Jen! ❤️❤️❤️
Jesse Repak
Already read it! This was fantastic! For fans of tales from the pit and the short stories that intro it, this one is a must.
Ryan (Kanserus Bone Saw) Bowdish
I just got this last week, I've been taking my time with it. It's been changing my perspective on things in a lot of ways, and helping me with my alcoholism and recent divorce. Michael, if you see this, your mind is incredible. It's original, funny, ironic, very personal, and deeply emotional. This book is one of my favorites that I think I've ever read in that it's just so unique, and I actually really enjoy how it's so autobiographical as well. Thank you for another incredible book. I've been listening to NOSIDE and Sad and Important for years waiting for more of what you have to offer and I'm so happy that this is what I got. As always, love all your stuff, Beans. ❤️
Oliver Allen
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