Book description
Okay, real talk about this audiobook: A Mouthful of Dust is the kind of story that grabs you by the collar and won't let go. Seriously. Nghi Vo's Hugo Award-winning Singing Hills Cycle is already a gem, but this sixth installment? It's pure, dark magic delivered through the earbuds.
You've got Chih, this wandering Cleric with a heart as big as their curiosity, and Almost Brilliant, their incredibly sassy hoopoe companion. They're chasing whispers of a legendary famine in Baolin, a river town where the air smells like dust and secrets. The premise? Hunger isn't just empty bellies-it makes monsters, and the powerful are hiding everything. Think royal dishes made from dust. Yeah, that's the vibe. It's unsettling, gorgeous, and utterly impossible to stop listening to.
The audiobook? Chef's kiss. The narrator (seriously, whoever's doing Chih's voice) nails that quiet, observant, slightly weary tone. You feel Chih's exhaustion, their determination, the way they're constantly trying to piece together a puzzle while dodging danger. Almost Brilliant's snark? Pure audio gold. You'll hear the eye-roll in their voice. The pacing is perfect-slow-burn tension that cranks up like a well-oiled machine, especially when Chih and Almost Brilliant get trapped in that creepy magistrate's mansion. You're right there with them, heart pounding, listening for the shush of something moving in the shadows.
What I loved most? It's not just a mystery; it's a gut-punch about who gets to eat, who gets to hide, and what happens when the system eats its own. Vo doesn't just tell you-it makes you feel the weight of that hunger, the desperation. And the way the audiobook uses sound? You'll lean in closer during those quiet moments, just to catch every whispered clue.
If you've never dipped into the Singing Hills Cycle, don't sweat it-this stands strong on its own. If you have, you'll be grinning like a fool at how perfectly Chih's journey continues. It's a story that lingers, the kind you'll replay parts of just to savor the writing. Honestly? This isn't just a book you read; it's one you live inside, especially on a quiet night with your headphones on. You're gonna love it. 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