Book description
Stephen King's Different Seasons arrives as a singularly compelling audiobook experience, masterfully rendered through the author's own narrative voice. This collection transcends mere storytelling, binding four distinct novellas-each a cornerstone of cinematic adaptation-with the unifying motif of seasonal transition. The opening narrative, "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption," unfolds with profound dignity; Andy Dufresne's quiet resilience within Shawshank State Penitentiary resonates with haunting clarity in audio, where King's measured delivery amplifies the weight of injustice and the quiet triumph of hope. The subsequent tale, "Apt Pupil," chillingly explores the dangerous allure of evil through Todd Bowden's fixation on a former Nazi, its psychological tension heightened by the audiobook's immersive intimacy. "The Body" delivers a raw, nostalgic journey of four boys confronting mortality in the Maine woods-a narrative that became Stand By Me-its youthful voices and poignant observations given new depth through auditory storytelling. Finally, "The Breathing Method" presents a woman's fierce, determined battle against despair, its emotional core laid bare in the spoken word. The Houston Chronicle's assertion of King's "wondrous readability" and "instant sense of communication with his characters" finds its most potent expression here, as the audiobook format allows his signature character voices and atmospheric detail to permeate the listener's consciousness without textual mediation. This is not merely a collection of stories; it is a meticulously crafted sonic journey through human vulnerability, resilience, and the enduring, often unexpected, light found in life's darkest seasons. For audiobook listeners, it represents a definitive, deeply affecting encounter with King's narrative mastery.
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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