Book description
The air itself feels thick with wrongness the moment you press play. Not ghosts, not curses-something far worse. Jurassic Park isn't haunted by the dead; it's alive with them. And in this audiobook, the dread isn't just read-it's breathed into your ear. Scott Brick's voice, low and deliberate, becomes your only shield against the jungle's whispering secrets. You hear it first: the rustle of leaves that isn't wind. The distant, guttural huff of something vast moving through the ferns. Crichton's genius isn't in the dinosaurs-they're terrifyingly real-but in the silence before the roar. That's where the true horror lives.
The Chicago Sun-Times called his dinosaurs "genuinely frightening." They're right. But this audiobook makes you feel it. The absence of music is the loudest sound. When the power fails, you hear the thud of a T-Rex stepping on a fallen branch, the wet scrape of claws on concrete, the panicked gasp of a character who's just realized they're prey. The Detroit News called it "frighteningly real." You'll swear the growl vibrating in your headphones is coming from outside your room. The New York Times praised its "suspense"-and yes, it's relentless, but it's not just what happens. It's the sound of it happening. The slow, deliberate crunch of teeth meeting bone. The high-pitched scream of a Velociraptor that cuts off too soon.
This isn't a story about science gone wrong. It's about science reborn in the dark, where the rules of nature are just suggestions. You hear the hum of the park's generators-failing, flickering-like a heartbeat slowing to stop. You hear the children's breaths, shallow and fast, as they hide in a car that's suddenly too small. Crichton taps into a primal fear: the terror of something ancient walking among us, not as a myth, but as a very real, very hungry predator. The Washington Post called it "powerful." It's not just powerful-it's invasive. The audiobook doesn't just tell you the park is dangerous. It makes you listen to the danger closing in.
The genius of this adaptation lies in its restraint. No cheap jump scares. Just the slow, chilling realization that the world we think we know is a fragile illusion. The sound design is masterful: the distant hiss of a Brachiosaurus's breath, the unsettling click of a raptor's claws on stone, the terrifying silence after a scream. You're not just hearing the story-you're inside the park's suffocating heat, the humidity thick enough to taste. Every rustle, every snap of a twig, becomes a potential death sentence. The park isn't just a theme park anymore. It's a tomb for the living.
This is how horror should feel: not with jump scares, but with the cold dread that settles in your bones when you realize the monster was always here. Jurassic Park, as an audiobook, is the perfect vessel for that terror. Crichton didn't just write a thriller-he built a trap, and this recording is the key that unlocks it. You'll find yourself holding your breath, listening for the next sound that shouldn't be there. And when it comes? You won't just hear it. You'll feel it. The air grows colder. The shadows feel heavier. And for the first time, you understand why the park's motto-"Jurassic Park"-isn't a promise. It's a warning. And this audiobook? It's the sound of that warning finally being heard.
Taffy Duchess
This app has become my ultimate travel companion, ensuring that I'm always entertained and inspired. The interface is sleek and user-friendly. Makes navigating through chapters a breeze. Automated extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fineโgood narration, decent storyโbut it didnโt leave a lasting impression. If youโre looking for something low-commitment, this works.
Ship Whip
The selection of classics is a treasure trove for literature enthusiasts. This app has brought back the joy of reading, even when I'm on the move. ๐ช Boosting my productivity with this app's efficient multitasking features โ audiobook enjoyment while I conquer my to-do list! ๐ผ๐ง
Chew Chew
This app has made reading a part of my lifestyle, no matter where I am. I can't get enough of the smooth playback experience. It's like a symphony for my ears.
Prof. Screw
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InsightInkwell
CUE playlist support is a fantastic organizational feature. It keeps my audiobooks neatly arranged. Looping playback has revolutionized my language learning journey. I'm making rapid progress. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Hog Butcher
This app has made my daily routines more meaningful and enjoyable. ListenBook is more than just an app โ it's a doorway to a world of knowledge and imagination. Tone adjustment adds a personalized touch to the narration, making the audiobook experience even more immersive. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the love of literature.
Prometheus
Kudos to the app for making literature accessible to those with busy schedules. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magical spell that transports me into the heart of the story.
Bones
With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. I've never experienced such a smooth audiobook player. The playback is seamless. This audiobook performed its function without excelling. The narrator's delivery was straightforward and easy to follow, though lacking in dramatic flair. The recording quality was decent with only occasional minor inconsistencies in volume. An acceptable but forgettable listening experience.
Light Despair
ListenBook has made my daily activities more interesting and meaningful โ I'm hooked! Talk about convenience! This app's ease of use and support for multiple audio formats ensure that I can enjoy my favorite stories without any hassle. ๐ฑ๐ ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features add versatility to my audiobook listening experience.
Achilles Mountain
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Cosmo
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Boost
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FireBerry
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Patton Digger
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Fire Bite
This app's customizable features, like playback speed and bookmarks, have transformed my experience. Effortlessly enjoying audiobooks on the go โ kudos to this app's functionality. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a fun and convenient way to share the magic of storytelling with friends and family, sparking meaningful discussions. The ability to download audio from various sources without syncing is fantastic. ListenBook makes it so easy.
Cool Iris
This app is a game-changer for busy individuals who miss reading. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature from web browsers is incredibly convenient. Downloading audiobooks has never been this easy. The layout is not only beautiful but also intuitive. Controls are easy to access. This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
Ladybird
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a unique feature that adds a personal touch to my listening. ๐ก The future of audiobook listening is here โ this app's sleek functionality redefines how we enjoy our favorite stories. ๐ง๐ฎ Tone adjustment adds a personalized touch to the narration, making the audiobook experience even more immersive. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itโs a fun feature.
Star Sword
ListenBook has transformed my mundane activities into enjoyable moments of learning and entertainment. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Subzero Taffy
ListenBook has given me a renewed appreciation for audio content โ it's my new favorite app. Navigating audiobooks effortlessly โ this app's functionality is commendable. Audiobooks at my fingertips โ this app's functionality is a game-changer. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magical spell that transports me into the heart of the story. A functional audiobook. It kept me entertained, but I wasnโt blown away. The narratorโs performance was competent, though some emotional scenes fell a bit flat.
Clang Glyph
I've never been this excited about my daily commute โ thank you, audiobooks! I'm hooked on this app's ability to make reading fit into any moment. With this app, I'm experiencing the joy of reading in a whole new light. ListenBook has made listening to audiobooks a breeze. The smooth playback and intuitive interface are unmatched. The app is so versatile. It works with all my audiobook formats.
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