Book description
Imagine hearing the crackle of radio static over Belgrade's burning streets, the city's terror echoing in your ears. That's the power of Dan Panosian's Cixin Liu's The Butterfly as an audiobook-a masterclass in audio storytelling that transforms a graphic novel concept into an immersive, spine-tingling experience. Forget static panels; here, every whisper of Aleksandar's desperation, every tense pause in Reznik's voice as they plot to alter the atmosphere, lands with visceral impact. The narration pulls you into that rooftop sanctuary, where the real weapon isn't a bomb but a scientist's desperate hope.
What makes this audiobook truly special is how it sings the story's core theme: the butterfly effect. You don't just hear about Aleksandar's program triggering global change-you feel it. The sound design is subtle but brilliant: a distant explosion fades into the soft hum of a computer console, then swells into the eerie silence of a world on the brink. You lean in, not to see the art, but to hear the weight of every decision. The narrator's calm, almost clinical delivery for the scientific parts contrasts perfectly with the raw urgency when Aleksandar says, "We have to find the right point," making the stakes feel terrifyingly real.
And the voices! Reznik's quiet loyalty, Aleksandar's quiet intensity-they're not just words on a page, but lived-in performances. You hear the exhaustion in their tones, the shared history in the way they trade lines. When the plan hinges on "a butterfly's wing creating a hurricane," the audio makes you feel that fragility. The pacing is perfect-slow, deliberate for the tension, then sharp and urgent during the climax. You're not just listening to a story; you're inside the basement with the citizens, the rooftop with the scientists, the entire city holding its breath.
This isn't just a book adaptation-it's a reimagining for the ear. The absence of visuals? It's a gift. You fill the gaps with your own imagination, guided by the narrator's skill. You hear the flicker of hope in a whispered plan, the crushing weight of potential failure. It's haunting, intelligent sci-fi that doesn't need explosions to feel epic-it thrives in the quiet moments before the storm. And that final question-Will it be enough?-hangs in the air long after the audiobook ends, echoing in your mind like the faintest echo of a butterfly's wing.
If you love sci-fi that makes you feel the science, not just read it, this is essential listening. It's the kind of story that makes you press "play" again, just to hear how perfectly the words and sounds weave together. Trust me: you'll never hear a butterfly's wing the same way again.
Bombay Shivers
The bookmark feature is a lifesaver β no more losing my place in the story! Looping playback is a game-changer for my study sessions. I can focus on challenging content. A middle-of-the-road audiobook that neither impressed nor disappointed. The narrator's voice was agreeable enough for extended listening, though their character differentiation could have been stronger. The production met basic industry standards without any standout qualities.
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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