Book description
Imagine waking up to the sound of tides thundering up marble staircases, the only company the whisper of water in endless halls filled with statues. That's Piranesi's world, and Susanna Clarke's Piranesi-as heard in this stunning audiobook-becomes a sanctuary. Narrated with quiet, profound tenderness, the audiobook doesn't just tell this story; it lets you feel the House breathe around you. The gentle rhythm of the narrator's voice, the careful pauses between Piranesi's observations of the tides, the statues, the clouds moving like slow processions-it all cradles you in this impossible, beautiful place. You hear the hush of the House, the way water sighs against stone, the sheer quiet of solitude that feels both peaceful and profound.
Then, the chalk marks appear on the pavement. Someone new. The tension that builds isn't loud-it's the subtle shift in the narrator's tone when Piranesi whispers, "Who are they?" You lean in, the House itself holding its breath. This audiobook masterfully turns the simple act of listening into an act of discovery. You don't just hear the mystery; you feel Piranesi's quiet courage, his devotion to the House's beauty, as he writes in his notebooks day after day. It's a world where kindness is as vast as the halls, and wonder is a daily ritual.
And it's all heightened by the audio. The sound design-subtle, immersive-makes the tides thunder, the clouds move, the silence feel alive. You don't just read about the House; you inhabit it through sound. As David Mitchell said, it's "an exquisite puzzle-box," and the audiobook makes every piece click with perfect, quiet grace. Madeleine Miller called it a "miraculous and luminous feat," and this audio version is that luminosity made audible. It's not just a story you consume; it's a place you step into, where every whisper, every tide, every chalk mark on the floor feels real.
By the end, you realize the true magic isn't just the House, but how this audiobook makes you feel the kindness of it. The narrator's voice, warm and steady, wraps around you like the House's own embrace. It's a rare gift: a story that doesn't shout, but simply is, and in doing so, becomes utterly unforgettable. As the book says, "The Beauty of the House is immeasurable; its Kindness infinite." Listen. And let the House welcome you in.
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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