Book description
Imagine hearing Circe's story not just read, but lived through the narrator's voice-deep, resonant, utterly captivating. That's the magic of Madeline Miller's Circe as an audiobook. Forget everything you think you know about the myth; Miller reimagines the witch not as a monster, but as a woman fiercely claiming her power in a world built to silence her. Born to the sun god Helios but never belonging to either gods or mortals, Circe's journey from outcast to island queen is a revelation.
The audiobook's brilliance lies in how the narrator embodies Circe's quiet strength and simmering defiance. You feel the salt spray of Aiaia, the weight of her isolation, and the electric moment she first hones her witchcraft. Miller's prose-lyrical yet grounded-transcends the page when spoken. You hear the rasp of her voice as she tells Odysseus, "You are a man who is afraid of being alone," and you know it's true. This isn't just a retelling; it's a feminist anthem whispered across centuries, where Circe's choices-love, rage, survival-are hers alone.
And it's not just good-it's essential. Named a Book of the Year by everyone from The Guardian to Audible and The New York Times, this audiobook feels urgent. It's the story we need now: a reminder that power isn't given, but forged in the shadows, whispered in the dark, and claimed by those society tries to erase. You'll find yourself leaning in, not just listening, but feeling every spell she casts, every heartbreak, every moment she burns brighter than the sun. It's the kind of story that lingers long after the final word, a defiant song of a woman who refused to be forgotten. You'll turn up the volume-and keep listening.
Take Away
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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