Book description
Imagine a hero who burned a sun. Not just a star, but an entire world's sun, erasing four billion lives. Now imagine hearing that story told in the raw, haunted voice of the man who did it. Empire of Silence isn't just a space opera-it's a revelation, and the audiobook makes it utterly immersive. Christopher Ruocchio crafts a masterpiece where galactic intrigue collides with brutal moral ambiguity, and the narrator gets it. You hear Hadrian Marlowe's voice-the weary certainty of a man who knows he's both savior and monster-lacing every word as he recounts a war he never started, on a world he never chose, against an enemy he can't comprehend. The pacing is perfect: the tension of gladiator arenas, the slow burn of planetary court politics, the devastating weight of choices made in desperation. You don't just hear about the sun being destroyed; you feel the heat, hear the silence that follows. The narrator's subtle shifts-quiet resolve when Hadrian questions his own actions, a razor edge when he speaks of the Cielcin-make the moral chaos visceral. This isn't just a story about heroes and villains; it's about the terrifying cost of being human in a universe that demands you choose sides. You'll find yourself leaning in, forgetting you're listening to an audiobook, because it's not just being read-it's being lived. And that final line? "They remember him as a hero... a monster... but Hadrian was not a hero. Not a monster." It lands like a hammer, echoing long after the last word fades. If you love stories that challenge your heart as much as your mind, this isn't just a book-it's a conversation you'll be thinking about for days. Don't just read it. Listen to it. You won't regret the journey.
Hermopolis
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Washer
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Frosty
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Daffy Girl
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Venom Petunia
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Elektrik
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Popeye Wipeout
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Killer Grenade
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Orange Teflon
ListenBook's support for binaural audio processing is a thoughtful touch that reduces listening fatigue. This app's simplicity has made me fall in love with books all over again. Navigating my audiobook library is a breeze β thank you, app developers!
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Backstreet
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Undergrad Split
Audiobooks have made my long commutes enjoyable, and I'm always eager to see what's next. This app has transformed my daily routines into immersive storytelling experiences. Audiobooks have become my constant companions, and this app's seamless functionality and diverse compatibility ensure that every tale is a captivating journey. ππ§ Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks from various sources has become effortless. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Austin Shamrock
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High Heel Goddess
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QuestWeaver
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Gas Man
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Romance Guppy
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Chuckles
The app's recommendations are surprisingly accurate β it's like they know my taste perfectly! Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are excellent.
Blue Despair
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Pepper Mouse
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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