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Four: A Divergent Story Collection - Audiobook Review
Let's be honest: if you're diving back into the Divergent universe ten years later, you're either nostalgic, desperate for a rewatch binge, or still mad that Tris didn't make it to the end of the maze. Either way, Veronica Roth's Four: A Divergent Story Collection is like finding an old playlist you forgot you loved-familiar beats, slightly cringe lyrics, but somehow still hits different.
This audiobook isn't trying to reinvent dystopian YA-it knows exactly what it is: a greatest hits package with Tobias Eaton (aka Four) finally getting his own spotlight. And thank the factionless heavens, because who didn't want more of Theo James' brooding stare in book form? The stories walk us through Tobias's pre-Tris life: leaving Abnegation, surviving Dauntless initiation, and all those angsty internal monologues we thought were unique to Tris but clearly run in the Prior-Eaton family.
The narration here does what it's supposed to-keeps things moving without overshadowing the material. It's serviceable, not showstopping, which fits perfectly with a collection that's more of a companion piece than a revolution. Think of it as the director's commentary of the Divergent saga: interesting if you're invested, but probably skippable if you're just here for the plot.
Publishers Weekly calls it "a welcome trip down memory lane," and they're not wrong-assuming your memory lane involves teenage rebellion, romantic cliffhangers, and a suspicious amount of knife-throwing. ALA Booklist says fans "will snap up this story collection," which is marketing speak for "people who liked the thing will probably like the related thing." Groundbreaking stuff.
Ultimately, Four works best as a palate cleanser between heavier reads or as a nostalgic detour for those who still flinch when someone says "factionless." It's not going to change your life, but it might remind you why you rolled your eyes so hard during high school English class-and maybe why you secretly loved it.
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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