Book description
Sword-Dancer (Tiger and Del, #1) by Jennifer Roberson presents a compelling audiobook experience that establishes the foundation for what would become a celebrated fantasy series. The narrative introduces Tiger, a character whose journey from slavery to freedom through his mastery of sword-dancing magic demonstrates Roberson's skill in creating complex protagonists with layered backstories.
The author's four-decade career in fantasy literature is evident in her handling of the Northern and Southern magical traditions that define this world. Tiger's desert-born abilities contrast effectively with Del's Northern rune-enhanced swordsmanship, creating a dynamic tension that drives the plot forward. The audiobook format particularly benefits from the mystical elements of sword-dancing, as the audio medium enhances the choreographic and magical aspects of combat scenes.
Del's character development follows a traditional quest narrative structure, yet Roberson infuses her journey with sufficient magical realism to maintain listener engagement. The search for her stolen brother provides adequate motivation for venturing into the dangerous Punja region, while her eventual partnership with Tiger creates opportunities for cultural exchange and mutual growth.
The author's experience with historical fiction, demonstrated through works like Lady of the Glen and her Robin Hood novels, contributes to the authenticity of the world-building. Her expertise in crafting believable relationships between characters from different cultural backgrounds strengthens the narrative foundation.
The audiobook's pacing allows sufficient time for character development while maintaining the adventure elements that fantasy readers expect. Roberson's prose translates well to audio format, with descriptive passages that enhance rather than impede the listening experience.
This first installment successfully establishes the magical systems, cultural dynamics, and character relationships that would define subsequent books in the series. The author's background in creating mosaic and resin artwork may contribute to her ability to construct intricate narrative patterns that blend action, magic, and character development effectively.
The partnership between Tiger and Del represents a classic fantasy trope executed with sufficient originality to distinguish it from similar works in the genre. Their complementary skills and contrasting backgrounds create opportunities for both conflict and cooperation that drive the narrative forward.
Listeners seeking traditional fantasy elements combined with unique magical concepts will find this audiobook satisfies those expectations while establishing a solid foundation for the continuing saga.
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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