With a commanding voice, L.J. Ganser narrates this history and exploration of Google. Perhaps because of the author's unprecedented access to the company, Levy’s discussion can feel a bit too one-sided throughout the early part of the book, but it becomes more scrutinizing by the book’s end as he considers the pitfalls and problems Google faces ahead. Ganser’s stern voice is clear and moves through the text with determination. His tone adds substantial weight to Levy’s prose, which might sound stale with a less competent narrator. Though the voice he uses for quotes is not always differentiated from the narrative, Ganser’s emphasis during the more nuanced passages and overall powerful projection will keep listeners engaged.
Pub Date: May 17, 2011
Duration: 19 hrs, 45 mins
Publisher: Audible Inc./ Brilliance Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
The readers can't compensate for the unbearably pompous prose style of this extended parable about corporate politics and strategy.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 3 hrs
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
An engaging experience.
This audiobook deals with everything from the historic investments that led to world-dominating companies, such as the Chinese technology company Tencent, to predicting the products and services of the future. An audiobook of such complexity requires a narrator who can handle the task, and David Thorpe manages it admirably. Thorpe uses his masterly voice, which sits somewhere between that of a BBC World Service presenter and an easy, relaxed Home Counties accent, to guide listeners through a sea of numbers, acronyms, and terms such as YP, RPS, and market cap. Rather than simply reading, Thorpe presents the work with excitement and enthusiasm, and this enjoyment transfers to the listener.
An engaging experience.Pub Date: Feb. 20, 2026
Duration: 13 hrs
DD ISBN: 9781668103425
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Review Posted Online: March 17, 2026
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