Book description
March 15th
Dear Diary,
Just finished listening to Aline Boucher Kaplan's "Khyren" and I'm still processing what an unexpected journey it was. The audiobook grabbed me from the very first moment - literally from the opening scene where Dara goes from a routine jog in suburbia to waking up under completely foreign stars.
What struck me most was how Kaplan doesn't hit you over the head with the feminist themes, yet they're woven so naturally into the fabric of this alien world. The narrator did a fantastic job bringing Dara's confusion and determination to life. You feel every moment of her disorientation as she's thrust into a society where women are valued only for their ability to bear children.
The world-building is fascinating without being overwhelming. Through Dara's eyes as she's trained as a servant, we gradually learn about Khyren's complex social structures - men fighting to maintain power while navigating intrigue, science, and superstition. The audiobook format really works in Kaplan's favor here, making the gradual revelations feel organic rather than info-dumpy.
I appreciated how Kaplan focuses on ordinary people responding to extraordinary circumstances. Dara isn't a super-powered heroine; she's someone trying to survive and find her place in an alien culture. The narrator captured this vulnerability perfectly, especially in the quieter moments when Dara has to set aside hopes of love to focus on survival.
It's a quick listen but stays with you afterward. Definitely worth your time if you're looking for something that blends thoughtful sci-fi with compelling character development.
Until tomorrow's book,
Sarah
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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
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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