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Audiobook Review - Big Nate: Say Good-Bye to Dork City
If you've ever wondered whether an eleven-year-old can still make the world feel like a comedy club, this audiobook proves that it's not only possible-it's spectacularly entertaining. Lincoln Peirce's latest chapter in the Big Nate series jumps straight into the chaos of P.S. 38, where our protagonist Nate Wright (or "Big Nate" to those who dare call him anything else) is as tall as a stack of books and twice as bold.
From the opening line, you're pulled into Nate's world: a place where detentions are trophies and sarcasm is the secret language of friends. The narrator captures Nate's energetic voice with perfect timing-his laughter, his sarcastic quips, and those moments when he pauses to drop a surprisingly profound thought about "brazil nuts." This blend of humor and heart is what makes the audiobook feel alive; it doesn't just read the story, it lives it.
The plot revolves around Nate's attempt to join Marcus, the school's most infamous gang. The stakes are high-coolness versus authenticity-and the outcome feels both predictable in its "big kid" tropes and delightfully surprising when Nate chooses his own path. Readers will find themselves laughing at the absurdity of a sixth-grader trying to out-dork someone else, yet rooting for him because he never lets his humor erase his genuine nature.
What really sets this audiobook apart is how it balances the book's fast-paced narrative with moments of quiet reflection. The narrator's pacing shifts smoothly from rapid-fire banter during Nate's schoolyard antics to a slower, almost contemplative tone when Nate muses about being "cool." That contrast keeps listeners engaged and ensures that the humor doesn't feel forced.
For anyone who loves lighthearted adventure with relatable teenage angst, Big Nate: Say Good-Bye to Dork City delivers. It's an audiobook that will have you chuckling in the car, tapping your foot on a sidewalk, or even humming along to Nate's "haiku" about brazil nuts. If you're looking for something that celebrates friendship, humor, and the courage to stay true to yourself-even when everyone else is trying to be someone else-this book (and its audio version) is an absolute must-listen.
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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