Book description
Son of the Storm (The Nameless Republic, #1)
Suyi Davies Okungbowa's debut offering in The Nameless Republic trilogy establishes him as a formidable voice in contemporary epic fantasy. This audiobook presents a meticulously crafted narrative that draws heavily from pre-colonial West African empires, creating a world both familiar and refreshingly distinct from conventional fantasy tropes.
The protagonist Danso, a scholar of considerable intellect yet deliberately limited ambition, serves as an effective entry point into the ancient city of Bassa. His pursuit of forbidden knowledge beyond the city walls provides the catalyst for what becomes a sweeping examination of empire, conquest, and suppressed magical traditions. The narrative structure allows for gradual revelation of Bassa's hidden histories while maintaining consistent forward momentum.
Okungbowa's prose demonstrates remarkable precision in establishing cultural authenticity without sacrificing accessibility. The author's background in speculative fiction, evidenced by previous works including the award-winning David Mogo, Godhunter, manifests in confident world-building and nuanced character development. The inclusion of magic systems that challenge established imperial narratives adds layers of complexity to what initially appears a straightforward quest narrative.
Jenn Lyons' endorsement of the work as containing "everything I love in a fantasy novel" appears substantiated through careful attention to pacing, character motivation, and thematic depth. The audiobook format particularly benefits from the rich linguistic textures and cultural specificity that define Okungbowa's writing style.
This recording serves as an excellent introduction to what promises to be a significant contribution to the epic fantasy genre, distinguished by its Afrocentric perspective and sophisticated narrative construction.
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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
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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