Book description
Forget 5-star reviews. For me, a solid 2-star means I truly connected with a book-like I carried it in my pocket until the last page, ignoring dishes and deadlines. Robin Hobb's Fool's Fate earns that 2-star love, and the audiobook makes it impossible to put down.
Hobb's Tawny Man trilogy finale delivers exactly what fans crave: the emotional payoff after decades of lore. Fitz, haunted by guilt over leaving the Fool behind, leads a tense crew to Aslevjal Island-a journey where trust is as fragile as ice. The audiobook's magic lies in its voice. You don't just hear Fitz's internal struggle; you feel it in the narrator's pauses, the quiet dread when Thick's Skilling turns dangerous, or the raw grief when Chade's obsession deepens. The tension between Six Duchies and Outislanders isn't just described-it's felt in the subtle shifts of tone, the way voices harden during arguments on deck.
What makes this audiobook exceptional is how it turns Hobb's intricate world into something immediate. You hear the creak of the ship, the chill of the ice, and the weight of prophecy in Fitz's voice as he battles his own fate. The narrator doesn't just read lines; they let you live the moment when a lone figure appears on Aslevjal's shore-no over-the-top drama, just quiet, devastating presence. It's the kind of storytelling that makes you pause your walk to listen longer, missing your stop because you need to know what happens next.
Hobb's decades of worldbuilding pay off here. You don't need to reread the earlier trilogies to grasp the stakes-the audiobook weaves past and present seamlessly, making the Fool's legacy, the Skill's dangers, and the dragon's shadow feel urgent. The resolution isn't tidy, but it's earned, and the audio makes that emotional payoff resonate. When Fitz finally faces his truth, you'll hear the relief, the sorrow, the quiet hope in his voice.
This isn't just a conclusion; it's a love letter to readers who've grown with these characters. The audiobook elevates Hobb's already masterful prose, turning every page into a shared experience. If you've ever felt a book live in your ears, this is why. Don't just read it-let it settle into your bones. It's the kind of story you'll revisit, knowing you've been part of something truly lasting.
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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