Book description
Stephen King's Lisey's Story gains profound new depth when experienced as an audiobook, particularly with King himself guiding the narrative. His voice, weathered and intimate, becomes the very heartbeat of Lisey's journey-a widow navigating the shadowed landscape left by her late husband, the brilliant, troubled novelist Scott Landon. What begins as a quiet task of sorting Scott's papers unravels into a visceral, almost perilous exploration of his inner world, his "Boo'ya Moon," and the terrifying, life-giving source of his creativity. King's narration isn't merely reading; it's an act of shared vulnerability. You hear the tremor in Lisey's voice as she confronts the past, the quiet dread in the spaces between Scott's memories, and the raw, tender grief that anchors the entire story. The audiobook format transforms the novel's themes-of love's secret language, the seductive edge of madness, and the wellsprings of art-into something immediate and deeply felt. King's pacing is masterful, lingering in moments of quiet terror and accelerating into the heart-pounding urgency of Lisey's descent. There's no need for dramatic flourishes; his calm, resonant delivery makes the ordinary feel charged, the mundane unsettling. You don't just hear Lisey's story-you feel the weight of her grief, the echo of Scott's genius, and the terrifying, beautiful power of love that endures beyond loss. This isn't just a novel about a widow; it's a testament to how stories, and the voices that tell them, can guide us through darkness. For anyone who's ever loved deeply or lost profoundly, this audiobook is a profoundly moving, essential listen.
Betty Cricket
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JigKraken
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Spoiler
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GuTzd
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Little General
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NexusNavigator
Adjusting the tone of the voice is so innovative. It's like personalizing the narration. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for audiobook lovers. They help me keep track of important moments.
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