Book description
Alright, so I just finished listening to One Word Kill by Mark Lawrence, and wow-what a ride. If you're into sci-fi with a healthy dose of "what the hell just happened?" then this one's for you.
The story follows Nick, a teenage genius who finds out he's dying. Like, right when everything else in his life is already going sideways. Throw in a new girl, Mia, some weird dude with impossible powers, and a mystery that breaks every law of physics, and you've got yourself a proper mess. But that's exactly what makes it fun.
Lawrence really knows how to build tension. The audiobook format works surprisingly well here-there's something about hearing Nick's voice (and the narrator's delivery) that makes the whole "racing against time while dying" thing hit a little harder. Plus, the 80s setting feels nostalgic but not overdone, and the D&D vibe adds this cool layer of fantasy-meets-reality that I wasn't expecting to love as much as I did.
Sure, it's weird. It's really weird. But in the best way. It's like if Stephen King and Douglas Adams had a baby and raised it on tabletop RPGs and existential dread. The plot moves fast, the stakes are high, and just when you think you've got it figured out, it pulls the rug out from under you.
If you're looking for something fresh, smart, and a little twisted, give this one a listen. You won't regret it.
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3P-own
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Speedwell
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Bombay Shivers
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Manly
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PixelPioneer
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Shooter
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Earl of Arms
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Firefly
I love the auto-rewind feature after interruptions. No more searching for where I left off! Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a great way to spread the joy of reading.
Icy Avenger
With this app, I've turned my everyday moments into meaningful opportunities for growth and learning. With this app, reading has become an integral part of my daily routine.
Saturnalia
ListenBook has become my workout companion. It keeps me engaged and entertained during exercise. This was a competent audiobook production with no major flaws. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough and the audio quality was acceptable, though not exceptional. While the performance didn't particularly stand out, it served its purpose adequately for my daily commute.
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