Book description
WHEREAS, the present reviewer has undertaken the auditory examination of the novel "City of Blades" (The Divine Cities, #2) by Robert Jackson Bennett, and;
WHEREAS, the narrator thereof has employed a voice that is clear, articulate, and consistent with the cadence demanded by the text;
WHEREAS, the reviewer acknowledges the author's credentials, including two Shirley Jackson Awards, an Edgar Award, the Sydney J Bounds Award, and a Philip K. Dick Award citation, as well as the shortlisting of the preceding volume for the Locus and World Fantasy Awards;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby declared by the reviewer, in the first-person perspective, that the auditory experience is compelling and engaging.
I assert that the storyline, as presented, transports the listener to the ruined city of Voortyashtan, a former bastion of the god of war and death, now bereft of its divine patron and beset by sectarian violence. I observe that General Turyin Mulaghesh, the central figure, is introduced as a foul-mouthed hero, rumored war criminal, and ally of a beleaguered Prime Minister, thereby establishing a complex moral terrain.
The reviewer notes that the plot hinges upon a clandestine investigation into a nascent awakening within the city, and that the tension is sustained through the depiction of a powerful, unseen force threatening to restore the city's former dominance. The narrative arc is further complicated by the juxtaposition of exile and duty, as the general is compelled to return to the very locus of his past transgressions.
In conclusion, the reviewer affirms that the audiobook delivers a rich, immersive experience, characterized by clear diction, meticulous pacing, and an engaging first-person narration that invites the listener to follow the unfolding intrigue without any deviation from the original text. The reviewer recommends this work to any patron of speculative fiction who values intricate world-building and morally ambiguous protagonists.
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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