Audiobook Brooklyn by Colm Toibin in the ListenBook app
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Book description
Brooklyn - an audiobook that feels like a warm, familiar hug
When you pick up Colm Tóibín's Brooklyn on audio, the story doesn't just read itself-it sings. The narrator's voice carries Eilis Lacey's quiet determination and tender longing with the same subtlety that Tóibín uses in his prose. It feels like listening to an old friend telling a cherished tale around a fire.
The book is already a New York Times bestseller, turned into an Oscar-nominated film starring Saoirse Ronan and Jim Broadbent. The reviews speak for themselves: Entertainment Weekly calls it "a moving, deeply satisfying read," while the Los Angeles Times praises Tóibín as "his generation's most gifted writer of love's complicated, contradictory power." On audio, those qualities translate into a narrative that is both intimate and expansive.
Eilis, a young Irish immigrant in 1950s Brooklyn, starts out working at a department store on Fulton Street. The soundscape of the bustling city-honking taxis, shopkeepers calling out prices-is woven seamlessly with her internal monologue. When Tony, a warmhearted Italian-American who loves the Dodgers and his big family, enters her life, the narrator captures their gradual romance with gentle humor and heartfelt pauses. It's the kind of love story that doesn't rush; it lets you feel every small moment.
What makes the audiobook stand out is how it handles the tension between Eilis's new world and the looming news from Ireland. The narration builds suspense without melodrama, mirroring the book's "magically quiet" style praised by USA TODAY. When the devastating news arrives, you can almost feel the weight of her decision in your own chest.
The production quality is top-notch: clear sound, balanced pacing, and a narrator who knows how to shift tone without losing authenticity. Whether you're commuting or winding down, Brooklyn feels like a companion that listens back at you, offering comfort and reflection.
In short, this audiobook isn't just an adaptation-it's an experience that brings the early 1950s Brooklyn streets, Eilis's heart, and Tóibín's lyrical storytelling into your ears. If you're looking for something that will stay with you long after the final note fades, Brooklyn is a must-listen.
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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)
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AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Listening to audio lectures
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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
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