Book description
More than a century after its first publication, Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass remain a cornerstone of literary nonsense, and this exceptional audiobook edition brings the absurdity to vivid life. The narration masterfully captures Carroll's playful genius-his invented words like "slithy toves" and "frumious bandersnatch" land with perfect comedic timing when spoken aloud, a quality impossible to fully grasp in silent reading. The voice actors embody the characters with precision: the White Rabbit's frantic urgency, the Mock Turtle's mournful cadence, and the Cheshire Cat's unnerving, disembodied grin all feel immediate and immersive.
What elevates this audiobook beyond a simple recitation is its thoughtful pacing and subtle sound design. Gentle, period-appropriate musical cues-like the faint ticking of the White Rabbit's pocket watch-anchor key moments without overwhelming the text. The narrator's clear, unhurried delivery allows Carroll's intricate logic puzzles and wordplay to breathe, making the seemingly nonsensical dialogue feel deeply intentional. For instance, Alice's exasperated "I can't explain myself, I'm afraid, sir, because I'm not myself, you see" gains new depth when delivered with a child's earnest confusion, highlighting the story's underlying commentary on identity and societal rules.
The dual narratives are seamlessly woven into one cohesive listening journey, avoiding the disjointed feel some adaptations struggle with. Carroll's academic background in logic and mathematics subtly informs the structure-each bizarre encounter follows a twisted internal logic, a detail that resonates more clearly when heard. The audiobook also wisely avoids over-embellishment; the focus stays firmly on Carroll's text, letting his wit shine through without distraction. This isn't a children's story retold for adults-it's the original, layered work, presented with the respect it deserves, where a tea party becomes a meditation on social absurdity and a croquet game a critique of rigid authority.
For new listeners, it's an invitation to rediscover the joy of linguistic play. For longtime fans, it's a revelation: the sheer artistry of Carroll's prose, crafted by a mathematician who understood the beauty in breaking rules, becomes unmistakable when heard. This audiobook isn't just a recording-it's the perfect vessel for experiencing why Alice's world continues to captivate, challenge, and delight across generations.
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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