Book description
Desmond McLaughlin's life is a masterclass in "just when you think it's calm, boom-intergalactic crisis." And honestly? The audiobook version of Proportional Response is pure, chaotic joy. The narrator nails Desmond's exhausted-but-irresistible energy-his dry "of course it happens to me" sighs, the way he accidentally stumbles into cult-led wars while just trying to pick his sixth guard. You can hear the exasperation in his voice as he's dragged back into the Seventh Border Fleet's patrol route, still dodging assassination attempts like they're Tuesday traffic.
What makes this audiobook sing isn't just the relentless action (pirate skirmishes! honor duels! rifts threatening to nova!), but the way it leans into its own absurdity. The "monster girls in space" premise? It's not a gimmick-it's the backdrop for a galaxy genuinely curious about humanity's next move. And Desmond? He's not just a space wizard; he's the guy who'd rather solve a cult mystery than get a quiet cup of coffee. The narrator sells every beat: the tension when an Imperial Quester drops the bomb about a rival power backing the terrorists, the wry humor in Desmond's internal monologue ("Fate might cut her favorite squeaky toy a break. Not likely."), and that perfect, chaotic energy of a man who's so tired of saving the universe but keeps doing it anyway.
You don't just hear the adventure-you feel it in the pacing. Short, punchy sentences when Desmond's dodging blaster fire; a slower, more deliberate drawl when he's trying (and failing) to "keep his head down." The audiobook turns what could feel like a messy series into something magnetic. You're not just following Desmond; you're leaning in, grinning, as he accidentally ignites an intergalactic war while debating who gets the sixth spot on his team. It's got heart, humor, and enough "wait, what just happened?" moments to keep you hooked. By the end, you're not just wondering what trouble he'll find next-you're already begging for the next chapter.
FireBerry
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TeederSmartie
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Easy Mac
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Chicago Blackout
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Knuckles
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Dark Burn
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Marshmallow
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The Final Judgement
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Canary Apple Red
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Vicious Street
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Seal Snake
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Wonder Lady
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2nd Hand Joe
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Skylark
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Grave Digger
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Prez Dog
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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