Book description
Hear that? The clank of Valjean's chains isn't just metal on stone-it's the sound of a soul cracking open. This isn't just reading Les Misérables; it's living it in the dark, with the weight of Hugo's words pressing against your chest. The audiobook? It's a knife to the heart, sharp and unflinching.
Victor Hugo, exiled, raging against injustice, poured his fury into this. And now, through the voice of a narrator who breathes the story-every gasp, every choked whisper-you feel Jean Valjean's terror as he tries to shed his convict's skin. He's not a hero yet. He's a man running from a past that won't let go, haunted by the lie that saves another man's life while damning his own. You hear his ragged breath as he clutches Fantine's child, a tiny life bought with the price of a mother's broken body. That scene? It's not described. It's lived in the audio-the raw, aching plea in the narrator's voice as Fantine dies, her voice fading like a candle guttering out. You don't just hear the words; you taste the desperation.
Then there's Javert. Cold. Unblinking. A force of nature who sees the world in black and white, chasing Valjean not for justice, but for the sake of the law. His voice in the audiobook? A blade scraping stone. Every line he delivers is a threat, a reminder that the system is rigged against men like Valjean. You feel the tension coil tighter every time their paths cross-the silent war between a man who's become good and a man who believes goodness is a crime.
Hugo's genius isn't just in the grand sweep of the Parisian streets or the barricades of revolution. It's in the tiny, crushing moments: a child's innocent trust, a single coin dropped into a beggar's cup, the quiet courage of a man choosing mercy over the law. The audiobook makes these feel immediate, visceral. You hear the rain on the cobblestones, the murmur of the crowd, the desperate rhythm of a heart trying to beat right again.
This isn't a history lesson. It's a scream against the injustice that still echoes today. Valjean's struggle-his fight to be seen as more than his past, to protect the vulnerable, to choose love over the law-isn't just 19th-century drama. It's now. And in this audiobook, it's terrifyingly, beautifully alive. The narrator doesn't just tell you Valjean's story. They make you feel the weight of every choice, the sting of every betrayal, the impossible, radiant hope of redemption. You won't just finish this book. You'll carry it with you, long after the last word fades. It's not just a story. It's a heartbeat. And it's waiting for you to listen.
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QuestWeaver
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Blood Taker
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Solitaire
Kudos to the developers for crafting an app that understands readers' needs. The smooth playback and sleek design are pure perfection. 📚👏 Listened to this on a road trip and it made the hours fly by. Even my passengers who weren't following along commented on how nice the narrator's voice was.
Snow Pharaoh
The bookmark feature is a lifesaver – no more losing my place in the story! Kudos to the app for making literature accessible to those with busy schedules. I can't imagine my daily rituals without this app – it's a constant source of joy. I'm addicted to this app's seamless integration with my daily activities. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Star Jammer
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JK Friend
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Switch
ListenBook's interface is sleek and user-friendly, making navigation a breeze. ListenBook's dedication to delivering a top-notch experience is evident in every detail. Auto-rewind is a very handy feature. Excellent app.
Twinkle Cutlass
The convenience of having a library at my fingertips is unparalleled. I'm in awe of how this app has made reading a part of my busy life.
RetroMirage
I've been recommending this app to all my friends – it's a true game-changer. Audiobook listening has never been this easy and convenient – it's like having a personal narrator. This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that no audiobook is off-limits – truly impressive. Book groups help me keep series together and navigate my collection more efficiently. A great feature! Perfect for listening to lectures and speeches. Highly useful app.
Pepper
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CuriousCrafter
I can't get enough of this app's convenience – it has turned my audiobook journey into a delightful habit. 🎶📚 Tuning in to the symphony of stories – audiobooks are the soundtrack of my daily routines. 🎵📚
Easy Street
With this app, I've found a way to make long flights and road trips more enjoyable and enlightening. Tone adjustment is a brilliant addition that lets me personalize the narration to my liking. It adds an extra layer of connection to the audiobooks.
Ex0tic
The app's compatibility with various devices ensures I never miss a moment of my book. This app's sleek design and intuitive navigation have made audiobook listening a seamless experience. Efficiency meets audiobooks – this app's functionality is a perfect match. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my library look organized and visually appealing.
Whistler
Audiobooks have transformed my daily walks into a time of inspiration and learning. I've fallen in love with genres I never thought I'd explore, all thanks to this app. Love how I can adjust playback speed and audio volume. ListenBook caters to all my needs. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
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