Book description
"Numbers" (Numbers, #1) by Rachel Ward presents a narrative framework wherein the protagonist, Jem, experiences involuntary temporal cognition-specifically, the immediate visualization of a precise mortality date upon eye contact with any individual. This condition necessitates profound social withdrawal, a circumstance rendered acoustically potent within the audiobook format through meticulous vocal delivery. The narrator, employing a measured cadence and subtle vocal inflection, conveys Jem's internalized dread without overt dramatics, thereby maintaining narrative tension through restrained performance. The audiobook's sonic texture effectively amplifies the protagonist's isolation, as ambient city sounds during London's ferris wheel sequence transition from mundane to ominously charged, reflecting Jem's escalating panic upon recognizing the recurring date "today" among all present tourists. This auditory escalation-where the narrator modulates breath and pacing to mirror Jem's physiological response-transforms a descriptive plot point into an immersive psychological experience. The narrative structure adheres strictly to cause-and-effect chronology: the initial meeting with Spider, the decision to travel, the line at the Eye ferris wheel, and the revelation of the shared date. The audiobook's production avoids gratuitous sound effects, relying instead on the narrator's precise enunciation of the central conceit-"the date they will die"-to sustain thematic weight. Critically, the audiobook format enhances the novel's core premise; the spoken word conveys the immediacy of Jem's perception more directly than text, as the listener experiences the "number" as an auditory intrusion within the narrative flow. The secondary character, Spider, is rendered through dialogue that contrasts Jem's guardedness with a calm, grounded presence, a contrast amplified by the narrator's tonal shifts between the two voices. The climax-Jem's realization of the imminent attack-transcends mere plot development; it becomes a sonic and emotional crescendo achieved through the narrator's deliberate pacing, pausing, and controlled vocal tension. The audiobook's conclusion, while resolving the immediate crisis, leaves the protagonist's ongoing burden intact, a narrative choice reinforced by the narrator's return to a subdued, reflective tone. This production demonstrates that the audiobook medium, when paired with a narrative reliant on internal psychological states, achieves a level of engagement unattainable through print alone, as the spoken word externalizes the protagonist's private terror into a shared auditory experience for the listener. The recording's technical execution-consistent volume levels, clear diction, and strategic silence-ensures the narrative's psychological complexity remains accessible and deeply felt.
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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