Book description
Hugh Howey's "Sand" burrows deep beneath the surface, much like its protagonist Palmer diving into the treacherous depths of his post-apocalyptic world. The desert wind howls through every chapter, carrying with it the weight of a family fractured by abandonment and grief.
What strikes you immediately is Howey's masterful world-building - you can feel the grit between your teeth, taste the metallic tang of desperation that permeates this society where sand-diving isn't just a profession, but a rite of passage. The shifting dunes become characters themselves, unpredictable and unforgiving, mirroring the instability that plagues Palmer's household.
The audiobook format breathes life into this desolate landscape through nuanced narration that captures the raw emotion of four siblings scattered across both physical and emotional terrain. While Palmer seeks redemption through the most dangerous dive of his young life, chasing rumors of a buried city, his family struggles above ground with their own demons. Vic runs from painful memories, his younger brothers embrace dangerous nostalgia, and their mother nurses a bitterness that threatens to consume what remains of their fractured unit.
Howey weaves hope through despair with the skill of a desert survivalist, creating characters who refuse to be diminished by their harsh circumstances. The promise of discovery buried deep beneath the sand becomes more than just a plot device - it transforms into a metaphor for the secrets families keep and the lengths we'll go to rebuild what's been broken.
This isn't just science fiction; it's a visceral exploration of resilience, wrapped in the compelling narrative that made Howey's "Wool" series a sensation.
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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