Book description
Coraline isn't just a story you read; it's a story that crawls into your ear and settles in your bones, especially when Neil Gaiman himself guides you through it. Forget just imagining the locked door in the new flat-on this audiobook, you hear the key turn, the scrape of the latch, the unsettling silence that follows. Gaiman's voice isn't just narration; it's the very atmosphere of that other house, shifting from warm and inviting to chillingly precise as the Other Mother speaks. You feel the dread in the creak of the floorboards, the whisper of the wind-up angels, the terrifying click of those little dinosaur skulls.
This isn't just a children's book-it's a masterclass in suspense, and the audiobook format makes it utterly immersive. Every detail Gaiman describes becomes real: the wrongness of the perfect food, the way the Other Mother's voice smooths over like syrup, the frantic heartbeat when Coraline realizes the lost children are trapped behind the mirrors. You don't just learn about the danger; you feel it in your throat. The audiobook turns Gaiman's prose-already sharp and vivid-into a full sensory experience. You hear the urgency in Coraline's voice as she races to save herself and the others. You hear the quiet terror of the other children, trapped in a world that looks like home but feels like a cage.
Critics are right: this is Gaiman at his most accessible and terrifying. But the audiobook? It's the definitive way to experience it. You don't just follow Coraline's journey-you're right there with her, navigating the unsettling perfection of the other flat, the creeping sense that something is just off. Gaiman's delivery makes the ordinary feel dangerous, the familiar feel alien. The moment he lowers his voice for the Other Mother's lines, you'll lean in, caught between fascination and fear. This is storytelling that uses sound to build tension in ways print alone can't.
Don't just read about Coraline's fight for her life. Hear it. Feel the weight of every whispered threat, every frantic step down the hall. This audiobook isn't background noise-it's a companion that stays with you long after the final chapter. Press play, and let Neil Gaiman's voice pull you into the world where the door to another house isn't just a door... it's a trap. You won't want to let go.
Gumby Train
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Romance Guppy
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Old Man Winter
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Moon Peaches
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Classy Luck
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Frosty Sunshine
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Stud muffin
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Liquid Science
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Dropkick
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Vicious Street
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Most Wanted
I'm thrilled that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features to cater to all types of users. This app's convenience and ease of use have transformed my screen time into productive learning sessions. Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very user-friendly. The interface is so clean and clutter-free. Itβs a pleasure to use.
Troubled Chick
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Mt. Indiana
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CuriousCrafter
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Nacho
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Light Despair
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Jigsaw
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Blizzard Vixen
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K-Tin Man
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Troubadour
This app's compatibility with different formats has made my audiobook collection diverse and enjoyable. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itβs a unique feature.
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