Book description
Terry Pratchett's Good Omens isn't just a book; it's a perfectly timed, witty earthquake of a story, and its audiobook version is pure joy. Forget the usual apocalyptic dread-Pratchett delivers the end of the world with a cup of tea, a well-worn bookshop, and two utterly mismatched allies: a prim angel named Aziraphale and a devilishly charming demon named Crowley, both utterly unprepared for Armageddon. The premise? Agnes Nutter's prophecies, the world's only reliable guide to the future, predict the apocalypse next Saturday. And yes, the four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are on motorcycles. (Because Pratchett.)
What makes this audiobook magic is how perfectly the narration breathes life into Pratchett's razor-sharp dialogue and absurdly human characters. The voice acting-especially the dry, exasperated charm of Crowley and Aziraphale's gentle panic-turns every line into a laugh you can hear. You'll catch yourself grinning at the sheer audacity of it all: demons debating the merits of a good cup of tea, angels getting flustered about not being late for the Rapture, and a very confused Antichrist wandering the countryside. It's a masterclass in comedic timing, where the pacing feels effortless, letting Pratchett's genius shine without rushing.
This isn't just a fun read-it's a celebration of the small, ridiculous things that make life worth living, even when the world's ending. The audiobook's warmth and humor make it impossible not to want to share it immediately. You'll find yourself nodding along at the satire, laughing at the sheer relatability of Aziraphale's love for rare editions, and cheering for the unlikely duo trying to save humanity from themselves. Pratchett's wit is timeless, but hearing it performed aloud-especially with the perfect, unhurried rhythm of the narration-makes it feel brand new. It's the kind of story that turns a mundane Saturday into something extraordinary. Don't just read it; let the voices pull you into this chaotic, brilliant, utterly human apocalypse. You'll be grateful you did.
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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