Audiobook Desperation by Stephen King in the ListenBook app
Want to listen to the audiobook Desperation written by Stephen King
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Book description
Stephen King's Desperation isn't just another horror novel-it's a masterclass in slow-burn dread, and the audiobook version makes it utterly immersive. Set in the isolated, sun-scorched town of Desperation, Nevada, where the landscape itself feels hostile, King's storytelling thrives when heard. The narrator's voice-whether King himself or a skilled performer-guides you through the oppressive silence of the desert, the creak of a porch swing, and the unnerving stillness of a town hiding something ancient and hungry.
What elevates this audiobook is how King's pacing works perfectly in audio. You don't just read about the wind howling across the Nevada plains; you hear it, weaving through the narration like a constant, unsettling presence. The tension builds not with jump scares, but with the slow realization that the town's secrets are rotting beneath its surface. Characters like the weary trucker and the haunted writer feel real because the audio captures their exhaustion, their fear, their whispered conversations in the dead of night. You hear the weight in their voices, the unspoken dread that makes every step toward the town's center feel like a gamble.
King's signature blend of human vulnerability and supernatural horror shines here. The horror isn't just in the monster-it's in the way people cling to hope when everything tells them to run. The audiobook amplifies this: you feel the desperation in the pauses, the way a voice cracks when admitting a truth they've buried. Scenes like the eerie encounters in the desert or the claustrophobic tension of the town's bar land harder when you're hearing the subtle shifts in tone, the way a whisper becomes a shout.
This isn't just a book you consume-it's one that lingers. After finishing, you'll find yourself listening for the wind outside your window, wondering if the silence is holding its breath. Desperation works because King understands that the scariest things aren't always seen; they're felt, and the audiobook makes you feel them deeply. It's a reminder why King remains the master: he doesn't just tell a story. He makes you live inside it, one unsettling whisper at a time. For horror fans, this isn't just a listen-it's an essential, unforgettable experience.
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Download audiobooks from any site in any of the supported formats.
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Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
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Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
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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
Listening to audio lectures
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
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