Book description
## Before They Are Hanged: Audiobook Magic You Can't Ignore
Let's be real: sometimes you just need a book that's brutally funny, deeply flawed, and utterly impossible to put down. Joe Abercrombie's Before They Are Hanged delivers that in spades - and the audiobook? It's pure, unadulterated gold.
Forget perfect heroes. This is a world of broken people: Glokta, the torturer who can barely walk (and absolutely hates it), desperately trying to hold a crumbling city together; Prince Ladisla, leading the most pathetic army imaginable; and the unholy trio of Bayaz, Logen, and Jezal, forced to work together while actively trying to kill each other. It's chaos. It's brilliant.
Why the Audiobook? It's Like Having the Writers in Your Ear.
The narrator doesn't just read; they become Abercrombie's world. Glokta's grumpy, sarcastic voice? Perfectly grating. Logen's slow, heavy speech? Chillingly authentic. The banter between these characters - the constant eye-rolling, the barely-contained hatred - lands with way more impact when you hear it. You're not just reading about them hating each other; you're hearing the venom in their words. It's immersive in a way a silent page can't match.
The Real Magic: Flaws That Feel Real
Abercrombie's genius is making you root for people who are terrible. You want Glokta to succeed because he's so damn relatable in his misery. You groan at Jezal's arrogance but can't help laughing. The sheer humanity of these messed-up characters is what hooks you. The audiobook amplifies this - the sighs, the frustrated mutters, the sudden bursts of dark humor - make their flaws feel immediate and real, not just written on a page.
The Payoff? Pure, Unadulterated Storytelling
This isn't just about epic battles (though those are fantastic). It's about the messy, painful, hilarious reality of people trying to do the right thing when everything's going sideways. The audiobook's pacing is spot-on - it builds tension perfectly, letting you savor the witty dialogue and the slow burn of the plot. You'll find yourself hitting "next" before you even realize it's been an hour.
Bottom Line: If you love character-driven fantasy with zero nonsense, sharp humor, and a healthy dose of "oh, you are a disaster," Before They Are Hanged is essential. The audiobook version? It's the only way to experience the full, glorious, grumpy, hilarious chaos of Abercrombie's world. Trust me - you'll be hooked from Glokta's first grumble to the final, inevitable hanging. And honestly? You'll be laughing while you're screaming. Don't miss it.
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Stud
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Dandelion
ListenBook's interface is so intuitive. I was up and running in no time. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
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