Book description
Hey, you have to listen to this audiobook right now. I'm talking about Dungeon Crawler Carl, the first book in Matt Dinniman's wildly popular series, and trust me, it's a ride you won't want to miss.
The premise is as outrageous as it is thrilling. Picture this: an apocalypse that's literally on the big screen. Every alien invasion, every crumbling city, every scream of the terrified survivors is broadcast to the entire galaxy. And the game show that keeps them watching? A dungeon that's a living, breathing set of a reality TV program, filled with exploding goblins, potions that do more than just heal, and llamas that sell drugs with a snort of irony. Carl, a Coast Guard veteran, is thrust into this chaos with nothing but his wits, a rusty machete, and the most ridiculous sidekick you've ever heard of: Princess Donut, the ex-girlfriend's prize-winning show cat. I swear, the juxtaposition of a serious military man and a diva cat in a dungeon that's a live-televised spectacle is pure comedy gold.
The audiobook captures that absurdity perfectly. The narrator's voice slices through the action with the crispness of a laser-cut sword. When Carl's footsteps echo across the marble floor, you can feel the grit under his boots. The voice of Princess Donut, a husky, velvet tone that shifts from disdain to delight in an instant, makes you feel like she's strutting around a runway even as she hisses at a bandit. The background sounds-explosions that rumble through your chest, the hiss of magical potions, the clink of a llama's gun-create an atmosphere so vivid you'll think the walls are closing in.
What's truly remarkable is how the story balances humor with tension. One moment Carl's dodging a lava pit, and the next he's negotiating a riddle with a goblin who's also a stand-up comic. The narrative doesn't let the laughs dry out; instead, it uses them to underscore the stakes: the viewers' ratings are the ultimate score. The voice actor delivers that in a way that feels like you're right there in the arena, the popcorn in your mouth and the stakes as high as the ratings. It's the perfect blend of "do you want to survive?" and "can we keep the audience laughing?"
And then there's the bonus material-an exclusive short story, "Backstage at the Pineapple Cabaret." The narrator's tone shifts to a sultry, backstage whisper, giving you a taste of behind-the-scenes drama that is both glamorous and sinister. It feels like a secret whispered into your ear as you're about to step into the next level.
The ending leaves you with more questions than answers, but not in a frustrating way. It's the kind of cliffhanger that makes you want to jump straight to #2, while still feeling satisfied with Carl's latest adventure. The pacing is relentless, the humor is on point, and the production quality is top-tier-every sound, every inflection, every pause feels intentional.
If you're looking for an audiobook that will keep your heart pounding and your laugh track rolling, then Dungeon Crawler Carl is the one. Grab it, press play, and let the chaos begin.
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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