Book description
Imagine Berlin not as a map, but as a living, breathing story whispered through time. That's the magic Paul Sullivan captures in his audiobook Berlin, weaving the city's soul into a journey across two centuries of its most captivating writers. As Rory Maclean beautifully notes, Berlin is "forever in the process of becoming," and Sullivan's narration makes you feel that restless, magnetic energy. You're not just reading history; you're hearing it breathe.
Close your eyes, and Sullivan's voice guides you through the smoky cafΓ©s of Weimar, the shadowed streets of divided Berlin, and the vibrant pulse of today's creative explosion. You'll hear the ghosts of E.T.A. Hoffmann's eerie tales and Christa Wolf's defiant prose, alongside Mark Twain's sharp observations and Chloe Aridjis's modern wonder. It's a rich tapestry, told with warmth and genuine affection, never dry or academic. The audiobook format is perfect here-Sullivan's pacing lets the city's contradictions linger, the rhythm of the words mirroring Berlin's own restless heartbeat.
You'll find yourself pausing your walk to listen to the story of a Prussian court or a post-wall rebellion, feeling the city's layers unfold around you. Sullivan doesn't just list authors; he makes you feel why Berlin's spirit has obsessed writers for generations. It's a guide not just to the city's sights, but to its enduring, impossible-to-pin-down essence. This isn't a history lesson-it's a companion for anyone who's ever felt Berlin's pull, or simply longed to understand why a city that's constantly remaking itself feels like home. Let Sullivan's voice be your guide; you'll never look at Berlin the same way again.
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Bliss
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Gunhawk
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Lord Theus
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Flash
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101
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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