Book description
Pierce Brown's Iron Gold, masterfully rendered as an audiobook, transcends the boundaries of science fiction to deliver a profound meditation on sacrifice and rebirth. As NPR acclaimingly notes, this installment achieves the rare distinction of mature science fiction operating within a blazing space opera framework, its prose bordering on Shakespearean in its emotional depth and narrative ambition. The audiobook format proves essential, allowing the weight of Darrow's journey-the hero who once believed in revolution but now carries the crushing burden of a shattered ideal-to resonate with visceral urgency. His internal conflict, articulated through the narrator's measured, resonant delivery, transforms abstract tragedy into an intimate, palpable experience.
The production excels in its nuanced vocal characterization. The young Red girl's escape from the refugee camp, her voice trembling with both fear and burgeoning hope, gains extraordinary texture through performance. Similarly, the ex-soldier's desperate mission and Lysander au Lune's haunting introspection-haunted by the loss of his world and the echoes of Darrow's transformation-are rendered with distinct vocal timbres that deepen the narrative's emotional tapestry. Cassius's mentorship, woven with quiet wisdom, provides counterpoint to the escalating tensions, demonstrating how audiobook storytelling elevates layered character dynamics beyond the page.
Brown's narrative, already a cornerstone of modern speculative fiction, achieves its zenith here. Iron Gold is not merely a continuation but a deliberate act of creation-a deliberate forging of a new universe from the ashes of the old. The audiobook's pacing masterfully balances the epic scope with intimate character moments, ensuring the reader never loses sight of the human cost beneath the galactic conflict. The final lines, contemplating Darrow's desperate hope, are delivered with such quiet intensity that they linger long after the narration ceases. This is storytelling at its most resonant: a testament to the enduring power of hope amidst devastation, rendered with the gravitas and artistry the Red Rising saga deserves. It is the definitive auditory experience of a saga that redefines its genre.
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Force
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Bones
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Old Man Winter
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Referee
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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