Book description
Brandon Sanderson's Elantris, rendered as a masterfully paced audiobook, redefines the epic fantasy landscape with its singular premise and profound emotional resonance. The narrative unfolds through the dual perspectives of Princess Sarene in the shadowed capital of Kae and the exiled Prince Raoden within the decaying ruins of Elantris-a city once radiant with magic, now a testament to a catastrophic failure. Sanderson's debut avoids the pitfalls of overused tropes, delivering a complete, self-contained story rich with intricate worldbuilding and characters whose struggles feel deeply human. The audiobook format elevates this further; the narrator's measured delivery captures the quiet desperation of Elantris's wretches and the sharp political tension in Kae with remarkable nuance. Sarene's journey from political pawn to determined advocate, alongside Raoden's quiet heroism in the dark city, unfolds with compelling urgency. The mystery of the Shaod's curse and the city's forgotten magic is revealed not through exposition, but through the characters' lived experiences, making the eventual revelations profoundly satisfying. Sanderson's prose, already taut and vivid on the page, translates seamlessly to audio, with dialogue that crackles with subtext and descriptions that paint the world without overwhelming the listener. The audiobook's pacing ensures the intricate plot-balancing political intrigue, the looming threat of Fjordell's fanatical empire, and the slow-burning hope within Elantris-never feels dense. It is, in every sense, a triumph of storytelling: a debut that announces a major talent, a narrative that thrives in the auditory medium, and a fantasy that offers both intellectual engagement and genuine heart. For listeners seeking a story that feels both fresh and timeless, Elantris is not merely a welcome addition to the genre, but a definitive example of its potential.
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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