Book description
The sequel to Gabriel's Inferno delivers a deeply immersive audio experience. Sylvain Reynard's Gabriel's Rapture continues the passionate, forbidden romance between Professor Gabriel Emerson and his former student, Julia Mitchell, with a narrator whose intimate delivery makes every whispered confession and stolen moment feel immediate. Set against the backdrop of a secret Italian holiday, the audiobook masterfully weaves sensory details-sun-drenched Tuscan landscapes, the taste of local wine, the rhythm of Florence's streets-into the emotional core of their relationship.
Gabriel's internal conflict as he battles academic politics and a jealous ex-lover feels palpable through the narration. The tension isn't just about their affair being exposed; it's about Gabriel's struggle to reconcile his intellectual world with his raw, vulnerable desire for Julia. The narrator captures this duality perfectly, shifting effortlessly between Gabriel's scholarly confidence and his tender, almost reverent, devotion to Julia.
What elevates this audiobook beyond typical romance is Reynard's signature blend of philosophical depth and sensual storytelling. Discussions of art, Dante, and redemption aren't just backdrop-they're woven into the characters' dialogue and emotional arcs. The narrator gives weight to lines like, "You are my Beatrice," making the Dantean metaphor feel earned, not cliché. Listeners will feel the weight of Gabriel's choices: whether to fight for Julia or retreat into the safety of his academic reputation.
The production quality is polished, with subtle ambient sounds-gentle café chatter in Florence, the rustle of pages during a library scene-that enhance immersion without distraction. Julia's voice, when she speaks, carries quiet strength, balancing Gabriel's intensity with her own quiet resolve. This isn't just a love story; it's a meditation on how love reshapes us, how faith and forgiveness intersect with desire.
Reynard's earlier accolades-New York Times bestseller, Goodreads Choice Award finalist-feel well-deserved here. The audiobook version amplifies the novel's strengths, turning prose into a visceral, emotional journey. It's the kind of story that lingers after the final chapter, leaving listeners reflecting on their own capacity for love, risk, and redemption. For fans of Gabriel's Inferno, this sequel isn't just a continuation-it's a deeper, richer exploration of what it means to choose love, even when the world demands you let go.
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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