Book description
You know that moment when you realize your entire life is a beige spreadsheet? Richard Mayhew's life was exactly that: a soul-crushing commute, a girlfriend who barely noticed him, and dreams of a quiet, predictable existence. Then he helps a bleeding girl on a London street. Suddenly, he's not just falling between the cracks-he's been kicked through a wormhole into London Below. And honestly? That's the best thing that ever happened to him, and to you as a listener.
Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere isn't just a book; it's a masterclass in audiobook storytelling. The sheer, unhinged weirdness of this hidden city-where the Angel of Islington delivers bad news, the Earl holds court on a tube train, and Door (a girl with a knack for finding lost things) is your guide-lands perfectly in audio. You don't just read about the Gorgon's tea party; you hear the clink of cups and the hiss of venomous tea. The narration (by the brilliant Neil Gaiman himself for the audio edition) is pure magic. He gives Richard that perfect blend of bewildered everyman-"I just wanted to go home!"-while making the Earl sound like a bored aristocrat who'd rather be at a club than presiding over a subway court. Door's voice? Sharp, ancient, and utterly unimpressed by Richard's panic. It's like having a tiny, fierce guide whispering secrets into your ear.
Gaiman's genius here is how he turns the mundane into the absurd. The London Below isn't just a fantasy city-it's a mirror reflecting the hidden chaos of our own world, where everyone's a little bit lost, a little bit strange. The book's real charm? It mocks Richard's boring life while making you realize how much more interesting the messiness of London Below truly is. You'll find yourself laughing at how utterly ridiculous Richard is-his shock at finding a man with a fish for a head, his panic over "not being home"-and then realize: Yeah, I'd be freaking out too if I'd just met a vampire in a pub. The humor isn't mean-spirited; it's a warm, witty nudge saying, "Your life isn't boring, you just haven't looked under the right pavement."
And the audiobook? It's the perfect vehicle. You don't just hear the story-you feel the damp, flickering streets of London Below, the tension of a chase through forgotten tunnels, the eerie calm of the Angel of Islington's voice. You'll find yourself nodding along, thinking, "Yep, that's exactly how a tube train court would sound," or "Oh, that's why Door's so cool." It's the kind of audio experience where you'll pause your walk to hear the next scene, because the voice is so vivid, so alive. Gaiman doesn't just tell you about London Below-he makes you hear its heartbeat, its whispers, its glorious, terrifying chaos. It's not just a good book to listen to; it's a gift for your ears, a reminder that the world is far stranger-and far more wonderful-than we ever imagine. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go find a girl in black velvet.
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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