Audiobook Prodigies by Angélica Gorodischer in the ListenBook app
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Book description
A Book That Turns a House Into a Symphony of Voices
When I first heard about Prodigies, I had no idea I was about to listen to a story that feels like a living museum. The book follows the house of the poet Novalis after his death, turned into a boarding house. What I heard in the audio version was more than a simple plot-it was a collection of voices, each one distinct, each one adding a layer of texture to a single, complex soundscape.
I was drawn in by the way the narrator brings every character to life. The prose is described as rhythmic and transparent, a quality that lets the listener feel the pulse of each sentence, almost as if the house itself is breathing. With such a delicate balance of irony and dream-like quality, the audio keeps my attention. You can hear the wit, the subtle humor, the underlying violence that lurks beneath bourgeois respectability. It's a story that demands the listener to pause, to reflect, to revisit a line if the idea just doesn't sink in.
A reviewer noted that the book is "dense and well worth the trouble," and I agree. It's not a quick read; it's a careful, immersive experience. The narrator's pacing reflects this intent. She never rushes through a line, instead offering a moment for the word to settle. If you're ready for a book that asks you to be patient and present, the audio delivers.
The house's transformation into a boarding house is more than a setting-it's a metaphor for how the world changes around us, while the essence of a place remains. The voices of the women who lived there, from the 1930s to the present day, are told with nuance. The narrator's voice shifts subtly, matching each character's tone. The result is a multi-layered drama that feels both intimate and universal.
Someone said that Prodigies is a "humorous and ironic portrayal" of the women who passed through the house. I can confirm this; the humor is gentle, the irony is subtle, but the story keeps a strong current of pathos that runs through every line. The audiobook format lets us hear the cadence of each character's speech, a benefit the printed word cannot fully capture.
In the end, the story feels like a quiet, contemplative conversation between the narrator and the listeners. The house is a character in its own right, a silent witness to the evolution of its occupants. The audio brings that to life, turning the house into a living archive of voices and memories.
If you're looking for a novel that will take your time but reward you with a rich, multi-dimensional experience, Prodigies is a must-hear. It's an audiobook that doesn't just tell a story-it lets you sit, breathe, and feel the resonance of each character, each line, each silence. A true delight for anyone who loves literature that sings.
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