Book description
Forget everything you thought you knew about fantasy. George R.R. Martin's A Clash of Kings isn't just a book-it's a full-blown, blood-soaked, dragon-scaled audiobook that'll make you mutter "Oh, shit" while driving to work. Seriously, your car's GPS probably thinks you're lost because you've been muting your podcast to hear the next line.
This isn't your grandma's fairy tale. Here, the Iron Throne's less a seat of power and more a Rube Goldberg machine of betrayal. Kings die off-screen (courtesy of a very efficient assassin), sisters plot while wearing each other's faces, and the dead definitely walk at night-no spooky music required, just the narrator's chilling whisper. You'll swear you hear the clank of armor in your living room.
The magic? It's not in wands or spells. It's in the voice. Martin's prose, read aloud by the narrator (seriously, whoever's doing the voices here needs a medal), turns politics into a high-stakes game show where the prize is your sanity. You'll lean into your headphones as Tyrion's razor-sharp wit slices through a room full of idiots, or cringe as Cersei's icy calm makes you want to throw your phone across the room. The "cold steel" line? Yeah, you'll feel it in your bones-like someone just handed you a dagger wrapped in velvet.
And the comet. Oh, that bloody comet. It's not just a pretty picture-it's the audiobook's opening thud, the sound of the world cracking open. You'll hear it in your ears long after you've stopped listening. (Pro tip: Don't listen while eating. You'll need to pause for dramatic effect. Or maybe just eat a sandwich. You know, for the vibes.)
This isn't just fantasy. It's real-the kind where you question your own friends' loyalty after one chapter. You'll find yourself arguing with your partner about whether Arya's better at revenge or Jon Snow's better at brooding. (Spoiler: Arya wins. Always.) The pacing? Perfect. Like a great TV show you can't stop bingeing, but with more sword fights and less commercial breaks.
Martin's genius is making you care about people who'd probably kill you in a heartbeat. You'll root for a scheming dwarf, worry about a girl disguised as a boy, and genuinely panic when a character says, "Let's talk strategy." (Spoiler: They never do. They just stab each other.)
So yeah. If you've got a pair of headphones and a willingness to lose sleep, this is your next obsession. It's not just a book-it's a vibe. A dark, twisty, "why did I just scream at my cat?" vibe. And honestly? You'll be grateful you didn't have to read it. Because let's be real: some stories are meant to be heard. You'll be nodding along, whispering "Yes, yes, do it!" to a man who's probably dead by now. It's the kind of audiobook that makes you wish you'd recorded your own voice saying "Oh, hell no" during a key scene.
Don't just read it. Live it. Your next 12 hours will be way more fun than your actual life. (And yes, it's worth the hype. The whole series is. But start here. Trust me.)
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience