Book description
Forget the haunted house. Forget the killer clown. Stephen King's From a Buick 8 serves up a far scarier, far funnier kind of horror: a car that's just... wrong. Not haunted, not possessed, but suspiciously smooth in a way that makes your skin prickle like static on a sweater. Imagine a 1979 Buick Roadmaster sitting in a shed behind a rural Pennsylvania police station, silently exhaling "whatever world it came from" while the troopers just... deal with it. Like a weirdly calm roommate who occasionally sighs ominously.
The audiobook? Pure, unhinged delight. King's prose is already a masterclass in making mundane settings feel charged, but hearing it narrated? The troopers' weary banter over coffee, the slow dread building as Ned (the kid whose dad vanished with the car) peeks into Shed B... it's like the car itself is whispering secrets directly into your ear. The narrator nails that perfect King blend: the mundane detail (mowing the lawn, shoveling snow) undercut by something deeply, weirdly off.
You know that feeling when you know you shouldn't look in the shed, but you do anyway? That's the vibe here. Ned's teenage curiosity mirrors our own - we need to know why the car's headlights glow faintly at midnight, why it hums when you're not supposed to be near it. King doesn't give us easy answers (because sometimes, the terror is the answer), and the audiobook leans into that delicious, frustrating uncertainty. It's less "jump scare" and more "dread that's practically a personality," perfectly delivered in the narrator's calm, slightly dry tone.
The real magic? It's not about the car doing anything monstrous. It's about the troopers' quiet, decades-long pact with the impossible. They don't call the FBI; they just... keep the secret, mow the lawn around it, and let the mystery breathe. The audiobook makes you feel that weight - the quiet terror of knowing something is wrong, but choosing to live with it anyway. It's a story about curiosity (and its consequences), about holding onto lost fathers, and about the sheer, dumb courage it takes to not run screaming when the car starts humming a little louder.
So, ditch the ghost story for a bit. Put on the audiobook, and let the Buick 8 do its slow, unsettling work. You'll find yourself checking your own car's headlights later, wondering if that smoothness was just... normal. Or if maybe, just maybe, it's exhaling something you really shouldn't breathe in. King's best kind of horror: the kind that sticks with you long after the last page (or the last chapter) fades away. Highly recommended for anyone who's ever wondered what that car in the driveway really was.
Carrot Joker
ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars! An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
Purity Catnip
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New York Winder
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Lskeee
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Killer Curio
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Killer Curio
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Bruh
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LoreLoomer
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Lightweight
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Succubus In Training
The customer support team is responsive and always ready to assist. ListenBook has become my trusted companion, making even the busiest days enjoyable. I love how this app fits seamlessly into my daily routine.
Pink Nightmare
This app has transformed my daily routine into moments of literary delight. π Who needs a dull commute when you can embark on literary journeys with this app? ππ
Landfill Max
The narrator's voices are so engaging, it's like having a personal storytelling session. is a time-saver. It's convenient for accessing my content. The app's ability to handle various audio formats is impressive. No more file conversions! The app is worth every penny. Itβs packed with features and works flawlessly.
LunaStar
ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening sessions into immersive experiences. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading fit into every aspect of my life. ListenBook has seamlessly integrated into my daily routine, becoming an indispensable companion for various activities. Its user-friendly interface, features, and performance make it a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fineβgood narration, decent storyβbut it didnβt leave a lasting impression. If youβre looking for something low-commitment, this works.
Shimmy Shammy
ListenBook's intuitive design and thoughtful features have made my audiobook experience delightful. Looping playback is a game-changer for my study sessions. It helps me absorb information more effectively.
RDTN
π± My secret to staying well-read β this app ensures that I'm never without a book, no matter where I am! ππ± Audiobook journey simplified β this app's functionality is a wonderful surprise. Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a breeze to use. It's an intuitive experience.
Boost Princess
With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. I'm in awe of how this app has made reading seamlessly fit into my lifestyle. Navigating audiobooks seamlessly β this app's design is top-notch. No more fussing with synchronization β this app just gets it done! ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
MythMaker
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Sir Shark
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Petite Flurry
This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that I never miss out on a great audiobook. I've recommended this app to all my fellow audiobook enthusiasts. It's a game-changer! ListenBook is like a personal audiobook library in my pocket. Organized and easily accessible. Perfect for studying with its playback controls and audio filters. Excellent app! The app is so reliable. Iβve never had any issues with it.
Cumulo
Audiobooks on this app have expanded my horizons and introduced me to new ideas. Tone adjustment is so cool. It's like customizing the reader's voice to my liking. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique and fun feature. I can customize the narration to my liking. ListenBook has become my go-to audiobook app. It's dependable, user-friendly, and enhances every listening session.
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