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Swords Against Wizardry Review
Fritz Leiber's fourth installment in the Fafhrd and Gray Mouser saga delivers exactly what fans crave: two master swordsmen tackling impossible odds in pursuit of fortune and glory.
The audiobook format perfectly captures Leiber's dynamic prose as our heroes embark on their treacherous climb up Stardock mountain. This isn't just another dungeon crawl-Leiber elevates the sword-and-sorcery genre by placing his protagonists in genuinely perilous terrain where every step could mean death.
What sets this adventure apart is Leiber's mature approach to character development. Fafhrd's brute strength and the Gray Mouser's cunning create compelling contrasts as they navigate both physical and magical obstacles. The author's experience shines through in how he balances action with atmosphere, making Stardock feel like a character itself rather than mere backdrop.
The narration brings Leiber's sharp dialogue to life, particularly the banter between our mismatched heroes. Their partnership feels authentic-born from mutual respect rather than convenience. When they're not trading witty remarks, they're facing wizards whose magic poses threats that steel alone cannot solve.
Leiber's background in horror informs the mounting tension as our heroes ascend. Each plateau reveals new dangers, and the author excels at making readers feel the altitude and isolation. This isn't fantasy as escapism-it's fantasy as genuine adventure where consequences matter.
The audiobook's pacing mirrors the story's rhythm: moments of contemplation followed by sudden violence, all rendered with Leiber's characteristic wit and literary skill. His ability to reinvent his own creations keeps the series fresh even decades later.
For newcomers, this serves as excellent entry point. Veterans will appreciate how Leiber continues evolving these characters while delivering the sword-swinging action that made them legends.
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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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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.
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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