Book description
When Kira's voice cracks on the audiobook-her breath ragged, the weight of a dying world pressing down-you don't just hear her exhaustion. You feel the sour tang of fear in your own throat, taste the grit of Long Island's abandoned streets beneath your tongue. This isn't a story told to you; it's a whisper in your ear as you walk through the hollowed-out husks of civilization, the narrator's voice a steady, urgent heartbeat against the silence of the ruins.
Dan Wells' genius lies in how he turns survival into something visceral. You hear the scrape of Kira's boots on broken concrete as she navigates the skeletal remains of a city, the distant cry of a wind through shattered windows-a sound that isn't just background, but a character itself. The Partials' engineered precision isn't just described; you hear the faint, almost musical click of their movements in the dark, a contrast to the ragged gasps of the last human children huddled in a bunker. Wells' prose, rendered in audiobook form, becomes a tapestry of sound and silence. The tension isn't just in the plot-it's in the pause before Kira speaks, the way the narrator lets the echo of a distant engine linger, making you lean in, breath held.
What elevates this beyond standard sci-fi is the moral complexity Wells doesn't shout-it breathes. You hear the quiet desperation in a Partial's voice when they ask, "What makes us more human than you?" The audiobook format makes these questions land like physical blows. You don't just understand Kira's struggle to save humanity; you feel the fracture in her own heart as she realizes the war's truth isn't black and white, but stained with the same blood on both sides. The narrator never rushes the weight of that realization-the silence after a line hangs, thick with the sound of a world unraveling.
And Kira? She's not a hero carved from stone. You hear the tremor in her voice when she admits she's scared, the way her words stumble over the memory of her mother's last breath. This isn't a girl who's chosen to save the world-she's a sixteen-year-old who's been handed a broken world and told to fix it, her fear as audible as her resolve. The audiobook makes her vulnerability a lifeline for the listener, pulling you into her isolation until you're breathing the same thin air as her.
Wells' world isn't just decaying; it's alive in the audio. The rustle of overgrown vines on a collapsed highway, the low thrum of a dying generator powering a single flickering light-these aren't set dressing. They're the sensory anchors that make the stakes feel real. You don't just imagine the end of humanity; you hear it in the static of a dead radio, feel it in the way Kira's voice tightens when she says, "We're all that's left."
This isn't just a great sci-fi story-it's a masterclass in how sound can make a world breathe. The audiobook transforms Partials from a premise into an experience, where every whisper, every gasp, every silent moment between words pulls you deeper into the fragile, terrifying hope of what comes next. You don't just listen to Kira's journey. You walk it with her, step by shaky step, through the ruins, toward a future that feels as fragile as the sound of rain on a broken roof. And in that fragile space, Wells reminds us: survival isn't just about living. It's about remembering what it means to be human.
Moon Laser
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Fire Fish
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General Broomdog
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Vermilion
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Twiddle Twix
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MindfulMingle
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Intimidating Presence
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Turnip King
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Hairpin
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InsightfulInk
The seamless integration with CarPlay adds convenience and entertainment during my daily commutes. This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
Indigo Red
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Electric Saturn
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Honey
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Twiddle Twix
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Breadmaker
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Gov Skull
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NoiseCake
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Greek Rifle
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M8deUp
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Little General
I love how this app's chapters, bookmarks, and controls give me full control over my audiobook journey. With this app, I've discovered a whole new way to enjoy literature. Audiobook lovers, rejoice! This app's functionality is a game-changer. Seamlessly switch between formats and enjoy a hassle-free reading experience. π±π§ ListenBook's commitment to a user-friendly interface and intuitive controls is evident in every aspect of the app.
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