Book description
Alright, let me tell you about this absolute gem of an audiobook - Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett.
First off, if you're diving into Discworld for the first time, this one's a brilliant entry point. Pratchett's wit is razor-sharp, and honestly, listening to his words flow is like having a conversation with the funniest, most insightful friend you've never met.
The story kicks off with poor old Drum Billet making one tiny mistake - well, huge for the wizarding world - he assumes the eighth son of an eighth son is automatically going to be male. Big oops. This little mix-up sets off a chain reaction that turns the entire magical establishment upside down.
What I absolutely loved about the audiobook version is how the narrator captures Pratchett's humor perfectly. The dry British sarcasm comes through so naturally, especially when skewering those pompous wizards who think magic is strictly a boys' club. You can practically hear the eye-rolling in the delivery.
The characters are wonderfully ridiculous - from the bumbling wizards to the determined young heroine who refuses to let gender norms cramp her magical style. Pratchett's genius lies in taking something as serious as institutional sexism and flipping it upside down with humor so clever you don't even realize you're getting an education while you're laughing.
Honestly, this audiobook is pure joy from start to finish. Pratchett's imagination is boundless, his characters are lovable disasters, and his commentary on society is spot-on without ever feeling preachy.
If you've been curious about Discworld but weren't sure where to start, trust me - Equal Rites is a fantastic choice. Just be prepared to immediately want to listen to the next one because you definitely will.
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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