Book description
I found myself at the threshold of Kurald Galain, a winter-scarred kingdom where the bitter wind howls like a chorus of ghosts. In my ears, the ancient stones of Kharkanas hum with the promise of a storm that will sweep the land into a new, darker age. And it is in that moment that Steven Erikson's voice takes hold, each syllable a stone in the path of the march, each pause a breath held between drums.
The story unfurls like a long, ragged banner: a civil war that roars across cities and valleys, a legion-Urusander's-stepping onto the cobblestones of Kharkanas, led by the shrewd Hunn Raal. The air crackles with politics and prophecy; Vatha Urusander's hand seeks to bind Mother Dark to the throne, a union that could rewrite the very bones of reality. And yet there is a second, quieter heart beating in the shadows-a sorcerous power that has taken shape in the exiled High Priestess Syntara, a Cult of Light rising as a mirror to the dark goddess.
I'm taken through a tapestry of peoples, each thread shimmering with its own myth. The Jaghut, once grief-wrought, now rally to a cause that feels almost impossible. The Dog-Runners of the south, the Jheck warriors of the east, and even the blue-skinned strangers from the Western Sea, all converging at the forgotten city of Omtose Phellack. Their chants echo against the stone, their swords a glint of promise against the bleak horizon. The Toblakai descend from mountain fortresses, a relentless tide of iron and will. Every step they take stirs the earth, every shout unearths the silence that once lay between the breaths of the world.
And in the midst of this chaos, the Azathanai's lifeblood-K'rul-blooms wild and unconstrained. Its magic, untethered and savage, paints the air with colors of fire and night, beckoning ancient entities to come ashore. The very scent of this power is a siren call to those who would taste the edges of death itself. Here, a dying K'rul, blood-soaked and desperate, seeks an unlikely guardian. Their quest for order seems like a fragile candle flickering against a storm that threatens to extinguish it.
What makes the audio so vivid is how Erikson, with his archaeologist's precision and anthropologist's empathy, layers the world's history into each line. The voices of the characters weave themselves into a symphony of voices-each resonant, each urgent, each a note in a broader chorus. The pacing is relentless; the stakes climb with a crescendo that feels both inevitable and shocking.
Listening, I am drawn into a whirlpool of sound: the clatter of steel, the distant cry of a horn, the whispered prayer of a goddess. The rhythm of the narration mirrors the heartbeat of the world itself-steady, fierce, and at times, utterly free. It is as if the very cadence of the story could be felt in the throat of the listener, the rise and fall of breath marking each turning page.
In the end, the audiobook is more than a tale. It is a spell cast in sound, a living tapestry that drips with metaphor, and a reminder that even in the bleakest winters, the promise of light-if fragile and fleeting-continues to burn. And as the last note fades, I am left humming the refrain of a world forever on the edge of the next great dawn.
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Racy Babe
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SmartieQuest
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StorySculptor
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PixelPioneer
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ThickSKN
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Suicide Crusher
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Miss Rum Punch
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Shady Lady
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Chuckles
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Renegade Slugger
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Mud Pie Man
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Tacklebox
Streamlined audiobook integration β this app's usability is truly impressive. User-centric audiobook joy β this app's ease of use is a true marvel.
Icy Avenger
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CloudFrenzy
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Steel Cut Toe
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Undergrad
ListenBook's versatile controls and playback options have made my study sessions more productive and enjoyable. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features add versatility to my audiobook listening experience. Tone adjustment is an innovative touch that adds a personal connection to the audiobook narration. It's like having a custom reading experience.
Ice
I've found hidden gems in genres I never thought I'd be interested in. Looping playback is a study aid sent from heaven. It's helping me ace my exams! This audiobook exceeded all my expectations! The narrator's ability to convey emotion through voice alone was remarkable. I laughed, I gasped, I might have even teared up at points - all because of the incredible vocal performance. The story came alive in a way reading alone couldn't achieve.
Gothic Gucci
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a social audiophile's dream. I love how this app makes my daily commute a journey through literature.
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