Book description
Full Fathom Five delivers complex fantasy with compelling audio narration
Max Gladstone's third Craft Sequence installment proves why this series continues gaining traction among fantasy readers. The audiobook format particularly suits Gladstone's intricate world-building, where divine mechanics and legal spellcraft intersect in fascinating ways.
The story follows Kai, a divine artisan who constructs gods for clients in the island city of Kavekana. When her latest creation begins dying, Kai's desperate rescue attempt leaves her injured and professionally sidelined. What starts as workplace drama evolves into something far more sinister as Kai investigates why her divine constructs are failing.
Gladstone excels at making arcane theological engineering feel tangible and urgent. The author's background in Chinese studies adds depth to the cultural elements, while his legal thriller approach keeps pages turning. The audiobook narration captures the technical complexity without losing emotional resonance.
Kai emerges as a refreshingly flawed protagonist whose professional pride drives her into increasingly dangerous territory. Her investigation reveals institutional corruption that threatens not just her career but her life. The supporting characters, from rival craftsmen to former lovers, feel authentic rather than archetypal.
The fantasy elements ground themselves in practical concerns-contract law, divine economics, and theological engineering-making the supernatural feel bureaucratically real. Gladstone avoids typical epic fantasy tropes while maintaining accessibility for newcomers to the series.
Audio listeners will appreciate how the narrator handles the story's technical vocabulary and multiple speaking voices. The pacing matches the novel's gradual revelation of larger conspiracies, building tension effectively toward the climax.
Full Fathom Five works as both sequel and standalone, though series newcomers might want to start earlier. Gladstone has created something genuinely original in fantasy literature, and the audiobook format showcases his strengths particularly well.
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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
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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