Book description
I am compelled to share, with utmost enthusiasm, my experience of listening to Babylon's Ashes, the sixth installment of the Expanse saga, as delivered in audiobook format. From the very first sentence, the narrative thrust is unmistakable: a revolution brewing for generations, now ignited in fire, promises to culminate in blood. The Free Navy-a collective of Belters commandeering black-market warships-has successfully crippled Earth and unleashed a campaign of piracy upon the outer planets. The colony vessels, en route to the thousand nascent worlds beyond the alien ring gates, are easily seized; no single navy possesses the strength to safeguard them.
I have found the narration to be exceptionally vivid. The voice, steady yet urgent, conveys the desperation of the remaining powers as they appeal to the Rocinante for a perilous mission to Medina Station, the fulcrum of the gate network. The stakes are clearly articulated: outnumbered and outgunned, the crew of James Holden must navigate a landscape where new alliances are as fragile as the old, and the struggle for dominion is merely at its inception.
The audiobook masterfully weaves multiple strands of conflict-pirate fleets, mutinies, betrayals-into the overarching alien mystery that deepens as the story progresses. It is evident that the choices made by a handful of battered, resolute individuals will reverberate beyond humanity itself. The listener is constantly reminded that, in the vastness beyond the rings, every decision bears consequence.
I endorse this work for its compelling pacing, richly developed characters, and the meticulous construction of a future that feels both expansive and intimate. For anyone invested in a series that balances interstellar intrigue with human drama, Babylon's Ashes-in its audiobook incarnation-offers a profoundly satisfying and meticulously crafted auditory 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
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