Book description
Brandon Sanderson's Isles of the Emberdark arrives as a masterclass in audiobook storytelling, where the Cosmere's vastness feels intimately audible. Narrator Michael Solomon crafts distinct voices-Dusk's weathered Patji islander, his Aviar birds' resonant calls, and Starling's sharp, weary exiled dragon-making the dual narratives feel vividly present. You don't just hear the story; you feel the salt spray of the emberdark seas and the creak of the Dynamic's hull. Sanderson expands his novella into a mythic tapestry without losing the heart of its original, weaving political intrigue with cosmic stakes. Dusk's struggle to preserve his people's soul while racing against star-faring conquerors resonates deeply, especially through Solomon's quiet, determined delivery. Starling's crew, drowning in debt and chasing a map to salvation, brings relentless tension; her dialogue crackles with the urgency of a crew fighting for freedom. The audiobook excels in pacing-slow for Dusk's contemplative island life, then accelerating into the chaotic, high-stakes politics of the emberdark. You'll hear the weight of a dead god's echo in every shadowed corridor and feel the peril of bargains made with shadowy powers. Sanderson's lore isn't dumped; it's revealed organically through character, dialogue, and the sound of a world breathing. The narration makes the Aviar's bond feel sacred, the emberdark's mystery palpable, and the alliance between Dusk and Starling genuinely earned. It's a rare feat: a sprawling galactic epic that never loses its human core, perfectly tailored for the ear. You'll find yourself pausing just to savor the texture of Sanderson's prose, now alive with voice and rhythm. This isn't just a book to read-it's a world to inhabit, one that lingers long after the final track fades. A triumph for the Cosmere and audiobook listeners alike.
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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