Audiobook The Anubis Gates by Tim Powers in the ListenBook app
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Book description
The Anubis Gates is a masterclass in blending genres. Powers crafts a narrative that feels both historically grounded and fantastically otherworldly.
Brendan Doyle's journey starts as academic curiosity and morphs into survival. Stranded in 1810 London, he navigates a city alive with danger. Powers doesn't just drop Doyle into history. He layers the past with magic, making every street corner pulse with possibility.
The time-travel concept avoids heavy sci-fi jargon. Instead, it breathes with the rhythm of Coleridge's era. Doyle's expertise in poetry becomes his lifeline. It also serves as the reader's anchor. Powers uses Doyle's knowledge to ground the supernatural elements. The result is a story that feels authentic despite its fantastical core.
Coleridge appears as more than a historical footnote. He's a character full of warmth and wit. His presence adds depth to Doyle's plight. Their interactions feel genuine. Not forced by plot necessity.
The audiobook format enhances the experience. Narrator George Guidall delivers each character with distinct voice. His pacing mirrors the story's ebb and flow. Tense moments tighten. Quieter scenes allow breath. Guidall understands the text's rhythm.
Powers excels at making the arcane accessible. Egyptian sorcery isn't explained extensively. It simply exists. This approach keeps the mystique intact. Listeners aren't bogged down by exposition. They're pulled forward by mystery.
The plot moves with purpose. Each twist feels earned. Doyle's growth from scholar to survivor unfolds naturally. Powers never rushes character development. It emerges through action and dialogue.
Supporting characters add richness. Beggars, sorcerers, and poets populate this world. None feel like filler. Each serves the larger tapestry. Powers populates his historical London with figures who matter.
The story's core revolves around poetry. Specifically William Ashbless. Powers creates a fictional poet whose work drives real stakes. This meta-fictional element shouldn't work. It does. Ashbless becomes as compelling to the listener as he is to Doyle.
Listening reveals subtleties missed in print. Guidall's delivery captures Powers' wit. The humor emerges naturally. Never forced. Never overshadowing the tension.
The Anubis Gates succeeds because it respects its audience. Powers assumes intelligence. He provides enough detail for immersion. Never so much as to overwhelm. The audiobook format amplifies this balance.
This isn't just fantasy with historical dressing. It's a thoughtful exploration of how past and present connect. Through magic. Through literature. Through shared human experience.
For fans of intelligent fantasy, historical fiction, or well-crafted audiobooks, this delivers. Powers created something unique. Guidall performs it with skill. The result is essential listening.
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