Audiobook Beautiful Blood by Lucius Shepard in the ListenBook app
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Book description
Beautiful Blood by Lucius Shepard stands as a formidable achievement in speculative fiction, marking the first novel-length excursion into the enigmatic world of the Dragon Griaule-a realm Shepard has meticulously cultivated since his acclaimed 1984 novella. This audiobook delivers a richly layered narrative, rendered with the author's characteristic blend of lyrical prose and philosophical depth.
The story unfolds in the 1850s within the fictional town of Teocinte, a setting defined by the colossal, dormant form of Griaule, an ancient dragon whose presence permeates the landscape and its inhabitants. At the center of the tale is Richard Rosacher, a driven medical student whose fascination with the dragon's blood sets him on a transformative path from poverty to a position of considerable, albeit morally complex, influence. His journey is neither straightforward nor unambiguous, shaped subtly by forces beyond his comprehension-most notably, the inscrutable will of Griaule himself.
Shepard weaves together past and present through the reappearance of Meric Cattanay, protagonist of the earlier Griaule story, creating a dual narrative that enhances the mythos without redundancy. Their parallel yet distinct arcs offer multiple perspectives on the same mysterious events, deepening the reader's engagement while raising enduring metaphysical questions: Is Griaule a natural anomaly or a divine entity? To what extent are the characters' fates orchestrated by forces greater than themselves?
The audiobook format serves the material well, allowing Shepard's dense, evocative language to resonate fully. The narration captures the gravity and nuance of the text, rendering both the exotic atmosphere and the internal complexities of its protagonists with clarity and conviction.
Beautiful Blood is not merely an expansion of Shepard's prior work but a profound reimagining of it-an immersive, intellectually provocative exploration of power, destiny, and the limits of human understanding. It confirms Shepard's standing as one of the most original voices in contemporary fiction.
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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
Listening to audio lectures
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
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