Book description
Okay, so I just finished listening to "Ascension" and wow - what a ride. This audiobook completely hooked me from the very first chapter, and I found myself staying up way too late just to hear what happened next.
The story follows Joel, who's basically at the end of his rope and decides to end it all. But here's where it gets interesting - this homeless guy Donovan shows up and stops him. And no, this isn't some typical "stranger helps suicidal guy" story. Donovan claims he's an angel, and he introduces Joel to this whole concept of ascension, which is basically becoming an angel instead of dying.
What really grabbed me was how the narrator brought these characters to life. You could feel Joel's desperation, and Donovan's mysterious presence was absolutely chilling in the best way. The chemistry between them becomes this intense, almost obsessive bond that's both fascinating and terrifying to witness.
The audiobook format really works for this story because you get to experience Joel's internal struggle so vividly. The way he starts following Donovan's instructions, giving up everything he owns, and basically destroying his marriage - you can hear the desperation in his voice as the story progresses.
Joel's wife Sarah becomes this sympathetic character you can't help but root for. You're constantly questioning whether Donovan is just some manipulative homeless guy preying on a vulnerable man, or if there's actually something supernatural going on. Even Sarah herself can't figure it out, and that confusion comes through so clearly in the narration.
The philosophical elements that Donovan throws at Joel aren't just filler - they actually drive the plot forward and make you think about life, death, and what might lie beyond. The narrator handles these heavy concepts without making them feel preachy or boring.
I was genuinely invested in figuring out whether this was a supernatural experience or psychological manipulation, and the audiobook kept me guessing until the very end. Definitely worth a listen if you're into stories that mess with your head in the best possible way.
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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