Book description
If you've ever wondered what it would sound like to eavesdrop on a conspiracy, Europe in Autumn delivers that experience in spades. Narrated with sharp timing and an undercurrent of unease, this audiobook pulls you into a near-future Europe so fractured it's unrecognizable-and so eerily plausible you'll find yourself checking the news afterward.
Rudi, our reluctant protagonist, starts as a KrakΓ³w cook but stumbles into a shadow world of espionage after helping a cousin escape a splintered state. What unfolds is part geopolitical thriller, part existential puzzle, narrated with the kind of dry, Kafkaesque absurdity that makes you laugh until you realize you're not sure what's funny anymore. The voice work captures this tone perfectly-measured, skeptical, and always grounded, even when the plot veers into the surreal.
The setting alone is worth the listen. A Europe carved into micro-nations, where one country is literally a moving train line, feels both fantastical and deeply rooted in contemporary anxieties. The narration guides you through this maze with clarity, making the constant shifts in identity and geography feel thrilling rather than confusing. When Rudi finds a severed head in a Berlin locker, you're right there with him-disoriented, curious, and hooked.
This isn't just a spy story; it's a meditation on borders, identity, and the chaos that emerges when systems fall apart. The audiobook format adds a layer of intimacy that makes Rudi's paranoia feel personal. If you enjoy intelligent thrillers with a dystopian edge and a narrator who can keep up with the twists, Europe in Autumn is essential listening. Don't just read about the collapse of Europe-hear it unfold.
New Cycle
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Foot-long Fry
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CyberScribe
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Mother Hen
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Virgo Moon
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Old Regret
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Dr. WMD
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Chameleon
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ThoughtTraveler
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Firedog
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Chuckles
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SunnySnap
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Intimidation Station
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RightN0w2
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MythMaker
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ThreadTrail
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Purity
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Bad Bond
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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