Book description
The moment you press play on Magician: Apprentice, you're not just reading a book-you're stepping into the damp, pine-scented forest where young Pug first meets Kulgan. The narrator's voice, warm and weathered like an old storyteller by a hearth, pulls you straight into that misty clearing. You hear the crunch of pine needles underfoot, feel the chill of the morning mist clinging to your skin, and catch the faint, earthy scent of Kulgan's herbs as he tests the boy's strange, restless magic. This isn't just an audiobook; it's an immersion.
Pug's journey-his quiet courage, the way he fumbles with magic that feels different, the ache of being an orphan in a court of glittering, dangerous nobility-comes alive through the narrator's subtle shifts in tone. When he stands before the Princess, you hear the tremor in his voice, the weight of a heart both hopeful and terrified. The magic itself? It's not flashy lightning or booming chants. It's the whisper of wind through leaves when Pug first understands his magic, the sudden, sharp scent of ozone when he accidentally shatters a crystal, the way the air seems to thrum with unseen energy. You don't just hear about the rift between worlds-you feel the disorienting pull, the dizzying shift in sound as Order and Chaos collide.
What makes this audiobook extraordinary is how it turns Feist's epic scope into something intimate. You're not just hearing about the Kingdom of the Isles; you're walking its cobbled streets, smelling the bread from the baker's stall, hearing the clink of coins in the marketplace. Kulgan's lessons aren't just explained-they're lived, with the crackle of his fireplace and the patient rhythm of his voice in the narration. The tension when Pug realizes his magic might save two worlds? It's not in the words alone-it's in the pause before the narrator speaks the next line, the slight catch in their voice, the way the background sounds of a distant storm seem to deepen. You feel the stakes in your bones.
This isn't just a fantasy debut; it's the sound of a world being born, and the narrator guides you through it with a quiet, sure hand. You'll find yourself leaning in, forgetting the clock, the rustle of pages replaced by the rustle of leaves and the hum of magic. It's the perfect blend of classic storytelling and modern audio craftsmanship-where every sigh of the wind, every hushed whisper of a spell, makes you believe, for a moment, that the Riftwar is real, and you're standing right in the middle of it. A masterclass in how an audiobook should feel.
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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