Book description
Hearing Doctor Zhivago read aloud is like stepping into a snow-dusted Moscow street at dawn, the cold air sharp in your lungs, the sound of hooves on frozen cobblestones echoing in your ears. This isn't just a novel; it's a living, breathing world poured into your headphones, and the audiobook format makes Pasternak's genius feel utterly immediate. You don't just read about Yury Zhivago-the poet-physician torn between revolution and art, between his love for Lara and the brutal chaos of 1917-you hear his soul. The narrator's voice, warm and deliberate, carries the weight of every line, turning Zhivago's poetry into something you feel in your bones. Those poems, woven through the heart of the novel, aren't just beautiful-they're alive. You hear the rhythm of words like "frost on the windowpane" or "a sigh in the silent room," and suddenly, the words land like snowflakes, quiet and precise. Pasternak's own struggle-banned in his homeland, forced to decline the Nobel Prize-adds a haunting layer to every sentence. You feel the tension in the room when Zhivago's quiet defiance clashes with the Bolsheviks' harsh reality. The love story with Lara isn't just a plot point; it's aching, tender, and real, whispered in the quiet moments between the roar of history. The audiobook's pacing is perfect, letting the sweeping historical drama breathe while keeping you utterly gripped by Zhivago's inner world. You can almost smell the ink on his manuscript, hear the rustle of pages as he writes by lamplight in a freezing room. It's a masterpiece made for listening-a story where every word carries the weight of a life lived, and a revolution that changed everything. You won't just hear it; you'll feel it settle in your chest, long after the final chapter fades. This is why Doctor Zhivago endures: it's not just read. It's lived.
VileHero
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Scare Stone
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Feline Devil
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Sugar Apple
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DreamDasher
My long walks have turned into exciting adventures with this app. This audiobook performed its function without excelling. The narrator's delivery was straightforward and easy to follow, though lacking in dramatic flair. The recording quality was decent with only occasional minor inconsistencies in volume. An acceptable but forgettable listening experience.
Doz
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Flame OUT
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Sir Shark
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CosPlatoon
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Trixie Doodle
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Bowler
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Dr. WMD
The smart recommendation feature keeps surprising me with books I never knew I'd love. ListenBook has transformed the way I engage with literature. It's like having a virtual bookshelf in my pocket. I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
Apple Nola
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The Shield Toronto
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New Magoo
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Homerun Diva
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Delicious
I'm amazed by the variety of genres available β there's something for everyone. I'm amazed by ListenBook's dedication to quality β it's evident in every feature. This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
Shivers
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MysticMingle
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Twinkle
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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