Book description
Okay, so I just finished the audiobook of Joseph O'Neill's Godwin and wow-this is the perfect listen for a long drive or a lazy Sunday. Seriously, the way it's narrated (by two different voices for Mark and Lakesha) makes it feel like you're eavesdropping on a real conversation, which is so much better than just reading it. Mark's voice, all Pittsburgh and a little overwhelmed, and Lakesha's sharp, grounded energy? Perfect. You can hear the tension in their voices as Mark gets pulled into his half-brother Geoff's wild scheme to find this African teen soccer star they call "Godwin."
It's a simple premise-two brothers, one desperate, one reluctant, chasing a dream across continents-but O'Neill makes it feel huge. You're not just following a soccer hunt; you're diving into family stuff, migration, how money (and sometimes, not enough of it) messes with everything. And honestly? The way he ties in the messy history of how the West has always tried to "find" talent in Africa while ignoring the real people behind it? It's smart without ever feeling lecture-y. You're caught up in the adventure-like, is Godwin real? Will they pull it off?-and then BAM, you're thinking about colonialism and what we owe each other. Cool, right?
The audiobook really nails the pace too. When Mark's in Pittsburgh with his wife and baby, the quiet feels real, and then the story rockets off to London, Lagos, all these places, and the voices shift with it. You don't just read about the brothers' complicated love; you feel it in the pauses, the hesitation in their voices. O'Neill's been doing this for years, and he's still got that knack for making big, heavy stuff feel personal and immediate. It's not a preachy book-it's a story about two guys trying to hold onto something, maybe even themselves, while the world spins way too fast.
If you love books that make you think and keep you turning pages, this is a winner. And honestly? Hearing it, with those two distinct voices telling the story, made it feel like a gift. You'll be laughing at Mark's self-doubt, frustrated with Geoff's chaos, and then quietly moved by how much these brothers actually care, even when they're screwing everything up. It's a real find-perfect for when you want your brain tickled and your heart tugged. Don't sleep on this one.
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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