Book description
Forget everything you think you know about fantasy. Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy, now brilliantly packaged as a single audiobook, isn't just a story-it's an entire universe whispering directly into your ear. The moment Lyra's voice, sharp and curious, cuts through the fog of Oxford in The Golden Compass, you're pulled into a world where daemons are living extensions of your soul, where witches ride on winged creatures, and where the very air hums with dangerous magic. This isn't reading; it's listening to a secret being told just for you.
The audiobook format transforms Pullman's intricate world into something deeply immersive. You don't just learn about the armored bears of the North-you hear their low, rumbling voices, feel the weight of their presence. The narration (a masterclass in pacing and tone) makes the terrifying specters of the Subtle Knife feel chillingly close, and the quiet moments with Will and Lyra resonate with a raw intimacy that text alone can't capture. You're not just hearing the story; you're in the snow-swept landscapes, the shadowy libraries, the heart-stopping moments where the fate of worlds hangs by a thread.
Pullman's genius lies in how he makes the fantastical feel utterly real, and the audiobook amplifies that. You'll find yourself leaning in as the narrator describes the shimmering, haunted Otherworlds-each turn of phrase, each whispered warning, lands with perfect clarity. The dialogue crackles: Lyra's defiance, Will's quiet courage, the chilling menace of the Authority. It's impossible not to feel the tension building, the questions pulling at your own understanding of reality, as Pullman gently dismantles everything you thought you knew about life, death, and the nature of power.
This isn't just a classic-it's a living, breathing experience. After twenty years, the trilogy still feels urgent, startling, and deeply human. The audiobook version, with its flawless narration and perfect pacing, doesn't just tell you the story-it makes you live it, one haunting whisper at a time. You'll finish the final chapter (the Amber Spyglass) not just satisfied, but changed, wondering what other secrets the world is hiding just beyond the edge of your own hearing. It's the kind of story that stays with you long after the final word fades. Don't just read it. Listen. It's a journey you'll never forget.
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WonderWords
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Goldman
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Bruh
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Saturnalia
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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