Book description
Scott Meyer's Out of Spite, Out of Mind (Magic 2.0, Book 5) achieves remarkable narrative alchemy within the audiobook format, transforming its intricate time-travel premise into an immersive sonic experience. The central conceit-where Brit's reckless temporal manipulations fracture her identity across multiple selves-demands precise auditory distinction, a challenge met masterfully by the narration. The reader effortlessly navigates Brit the Elder's weary, fragmented recollections against Brit the Younger's sharp, impatient present-tense urgency, the vocal contrast mirroring the thematic dissonance between memory and reality. This vocal duality is crucial as Brit the Elder's body deteriorates from code corruption, her physical fragility underscored by the narrator's subtle vocal shifts, making the glitch feel visceral rather than abstract.
The supporting ensemble-Phillip's secret efforts to aid Brit the Elder while concealing his actions from Brit the Younger, Martin's protective vigilance against an unseen threat, Gwen's simmering resentment over an accidental proposal, Gary's well-intentioned chaos-benefits immensely from the audiobook's intimate delivery. Character dynamics unfold with heightened emotional resonance; Phillip's conflicted whispering feels like a private confession, Gwen's anger crackles with palpable, unspoken history. The narration's pacing accelerates deftly during the escalating tension surrounding Martin's looming attack, using rhythmic cadence to mirror the characters' mounting anxiety, while quieter moments of Brit's internal confusion allow the voice to soften, emphasizing her disorientation.
Meyer's genius lies in exposing the narrative's core truth: the most profound glitch resides not in the world's code, but in the characters' fractured psyches. The audiobook elevates this by making the internal conflict audibly manifest-the tension between selves isn't merely plotted, it's heard in the narrator's shifting timbre, the hesitations, the overlapping emotional layers. The resolution, where an unexpected figure provides salvation, lands with profound weight because the listener has already felt the characters' collective self-inflicted fracture through the performance. This isn't just a story about magic; it's a meticulously rendered auditory exploration of identity, memory, and the terrifying, beautiful cost of rewriting one's own past, delivered with a narration that transforms complex temporal mechanics into an emotionally resonant, deeply human experience. The audiobook format is not merely suitable-it is essential for fully appreciating Meyer's layered, brilliantly executed conclusion to this series.
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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
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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