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Audiobook Review: A Good Marriage by Stephen King
From the very first word, Stephen King's "A Good Marriage" pulls listeners into a world that feels both eerily familiar and disturbingly alien. Narrated with a steady, almost conversational cadence, the audio version lets us inhabit Darcy Anderson's quiet suburban life before it shatters-no unnecessary dramatics, just a clear voice that makes every revelation feel personal.
The story begins with mundane detail: a routine business trip, a search for batteries in a garage, a toe bumping against a hidden box. That ordinary moment becomes the hinge on which everything pivots, and the narrator's calm delivery heightens the shock when Darcy discovers her husband is not one man but two-one a devoted father, the other a predator who has terrorized their town. The duality of his character is rendered with such precision that listeners can feel the weight of each new fact sinking in.
King's prose is sharp and unflinching; he does not waste words on fluff. The audiobook captures this economy beautifully: pauses are used to let the horror settle, while the narrator's tone subtly shifts when the stakes rise. Even though the story is short-originally part of Full Dark, No Stars-the audio version packs a punch that lingers long after the final page.
What makes this recording stand out is how it balances tension and realism. The soundscape is minimal, letting King's narrative do the heavy lifting, yet subtle background cues (a creaking floorboard, distant sirens) ground us in the scene without pulling our focus away. This restraint keeps the story grounded, making the terror feel immediate rather than fantastical.
In sum, "A Good Marriage" is a masterclass in building dread from everyday life. The audiobook delivers an immersive experience that will keep listeners on edge, craving more of King's dark storytelling. If you're looking for a short but potent ride through psychological horror, this is the one to add to your queue.
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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