Book description
Okay, so I just finished listening to Elric: Swords and Roses and wow-what a ride. If you've never dipped into Moorcock's world before, this one's a doozy. It's the sixth and final book in the Elric saga, and man, he doesn't mess around with the ending.
First off, let me say that if you're into fantasy that's a little darker, a little more twisted, and way more existential than your average sword-and-sorcery fare, Elric is your guy. He's not your typical hero-he's the last emperor of a dying, evil empire, stuck carrying the fate of his people (and pretty much the multiverse) like it's a curse-which, spoiler, it totally is. And that sword of his? Stormbringer? Yeah, it's not just sharp. It's got a mind of its own and a taste for souls. Good times.
This audiobook wraps up with The Revenge of the Rose, which is basically where Elric faces the music-and by music, I mean the total collapse of everything he's ever known. It's intense, philosophical, and tragic in that beautifully Moorcockian way. There's also a screenplay version of Stormbringer, some essays, and a novella called Black Petals that dives even deeper into Elric's psyche. Honestly, it's like getting the full Elric experience in one package.
The narration really brings the doom-laden mood to life. Elric's internal struggles, the whispers of Stormbringer, the chaos of the multiverse-it all feels so vivid when you're listening. Tad Williams' foreword gives some great context too, especially if you're curious about Elric's place in fantasy history.
Look, if you're already into Moorcock, you'll love this. If you're new to the series, maybe start with the earlier books, but don't skip this one. It's a haunting, bloody, and poetic send-off for a character who never really had a chance at happiness-but somehow still earns your sympathy anyway.
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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