Book description
Juliet Marillier's Daughter of the Forest finds its perfect voice in audiobook form, transforming a beloved fantasy into an intimate, deeply moving listening experience. Sorcha's journey-bound by silence to save her six brothers from a cruel enchantment-is rendered with profound emotional clarity through the narrator's skilled pacing. The silence Sorcha must maintain isn't just a plot device; it becomes a palpable presence in the audio, where the narrator uses subtle vocal shifts and strategic pauses to convey her internal struggle, making the reader feel every unspoken word of fear and determination.
The story's core-Sorcha's fierce love for her brothers, her isolation in a foreign land, and the quiet, persistent magic of the Fair Folk-resonates powerfully through sound. The narrator captures Sorcha's quiet strength without melodrama, letting her resilience speak through the tension of her silence. When Sorcha faces the heartbreak of choosing between her brothers and a blossoming love, the audiobook's emotional weight feels earned, not forced. You hear the hesitation, the ache, in the way the narrator handles those crucial moments.
What elevates this audiobook beyond the page is how it honors the novel's unique rhythm. The Fair Folk's world, with its ancient rules and luminous magic, feels alive through the narrator's measured delivery, avoiding over-the-top accents in favor of a grounded, almost lyrical tone that matches Marillier's prose. The pacing is deliberate, mirroring Sorcha's quest-never rushing, always building toward moments where a single word could shatter everything. This restraint makes the eventual release of her silence, when it comes, profoundly impactful.
The narrator also masterfully handles the complex relationships: the brothers' protective love, the chilling presence of the enchantress, and the quiet intensity of Sorcha's connection to Finn. You don't just hear the story; you feel the weight of every unspoken promise and the quiet hope that sustains Sorcha. It's a testament to how a skilled voice actor can deepen a story's emotional core, making the magic of Daughter of the Forest not just something read, but something truly felt. This is fantasy storytelling at its most human, perfectly realized through sound.
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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