Book description
Lavie Tidhar's A Man Lies Dreaming is a daring and deeply unsettling audiobook that reimagines the boundaries of historical fiction through the lens of dark fantasy. Set within the walls of Auschwitz, the story follows Shomer, a pulp fiction writer who survives the camp's horrors by escaping into vivid dreams. In his imagined world, Adolf Hitler-reduced to the alias "Wolf"-lives as a broken, impoverished private investigator scraping by in wartime London.
Tidhar, known for blending genres and challenging narrative conventions, crafts a tale that is as much about survival as it is about justice. The audiobook format enhances the emotional weight of the story, with narration that shifts between the bleak reality of the camp and the gritty, noir-tinged alternate reality Shomer creates. This contrast is handled with care, allowing listeners to fully experience the tension between despair and imagination.
The novel doesn't shy away from the moral complexities of its premise. By placing Hitler in a dehumanized, powerless state, Tidhar explores themes of retribution, guilt, and the long shadow of history. Yet, it's Shomer's voice-both as a dreamer and a witness-that gives the story its humanity. His pulp-inspired alternate world becomes a vehicle for processing trauma, making the fantastical elements feel deeply rooted in personal and collective memory.
Tidhar's background in international speculative fiction shines through in the novel's layered storytelling and genre-blending style. Fans of his previous works like Osama or The Violent Century will recognize his ability to merge historical weight with imaginative subversion. The audiobook succeeds in making these complex layers accessible, drawing listeners into a narrative that is as thought-provoking as it is harrowing.
A Man Lies Dreaming is not an easy listen, nor should it be. It's a powerful meditation on the resilience of the human spirit, wrapped in a revenge fantasy that refuses to offer simple answers. For those willing to sit with its discomfort, it's an unforgettable experience.
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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
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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