Audiobook Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale in the ListenBook app
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Book description
Shannon Hale's "Book of a Thousand Days" isn't just a fairy tale retelling-it's a masterclass in quiet resilience, perfectly realized for the audiobook format. Listen closely, and you'll hear the wind whip across the Central Asian steppes through the narrator's voice, making the tower's isolation feel immediate. Dashti, the sharp-witted maid, and Lady Saren, her imprisoned mistress, become real through the subtle shifts in the narrator's tone-Dashti's practical urgency, Saren's quiet desperation. Hale's lyrical prose, often a challenge to read silently, flows effortlessly when spoken, each sentence carrying the weight of their seven-year struggle.
The audiobook's genius lies in how it transforms the setting into a character itself. You feel the tower's shifting temperatures-the brutal heat, the biting cold-through the narrator's pacing, making the scarcity of food and dwindling warmth palpable. When Saren's suitors arrive, the tension isn't just in the plot; it's in the narrator's deliberate pauses, the slight edge in the voice during tense exchanges. You don't just hear the danger; you sense it in your bones.
Hale reimagines the Brothers Grimm with stunning authenticity, weaving Central Asian culture into every detail without ever feeling like a textbook. The audiobook's strength is how it avoids melodrama, letting the emotional core-their bond forged in hardship-speak for itself. Dashti's choices, made with a life she's never valued, feel earned, not forced, thanks to the narrator's grounded delivery. You'll find yourself leaning in during the quieter moments, when the only sound is the wind and the weight of their silence.
This isn't a typical fantasy retelling. It's a deeply human story about finding strength in the most confined spaces, and the audiobook makes it utterly immersive. The narrator's voice is warm, precise, and perfectly attuned to the story's heart. You'll finish listening feeling like you've lived alongside Dashti and Saren, not just read about them. It's a rare audio experience where the delivery elevates the story itself-proving that sometimes, the best way to enter a world is to hear it breathe. A must-listen for anyone who loves stories where quiet courage echoes louder than grand gestures.
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Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
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