Book description
Forget everything you know about fantasy power structures. Brent Weeks' The Black Prism isn't just a book-it's a masterclass in political intrigue, perfectly realized for the audiobook format. The moment you hear the narrator's deep, resonant voice deliver Guile's opening line-"I am the Prism. The most powerful man in the world."-you're pulled into a world where power is a razor's edge. Weeks' prose, often praised for its visceral intensity, becomes even more gripping when voiced. You don't just read about Guile's crumbling peace; you feel the weight in his voice as he admits, "Prisms never last."
The audiobook elevates the novel's core tension: Guile's secret son. Other reviewers rightly call this "a ticking clock for the soul," and the narration makes it visceral. You hear the quiet dread in Guile's voice when he learns of his son, the way his usual confidence cracks. The narrator doesn't just tell you he's torn-he lets you hear the battle between duty and fatherhood. This isn't just a story about empires; it's about the cost of hiding love in a world built on lies.
Weeks builds a world where magic is politics and politics are war, and the audiobook's pacing mirrors that tension. Scenes crackle with urgency-the whispered negotiations, the sudden betrayals-making you lean in. You'll find yourself pausing the audiobook just to absorb how perfectly the voice conveys Guile's wit, charm, and the exhaustion beneath it all. As one reviewer noted, Weeks writes "power as a fragile thing," and the narration makes that fragility undeniable.
What truly sets this apart is how the audiobook transforms the novel's emotional core. Guile's realization that his son's existence could shatter his world isn't just plot-it's a gut-punch you feel in your chest. The narrator's subtle shifts in tone during those moments (a slight hesitation, a lowered volume) make you feel the stakes like you're sitting in the room with him. You don't just understand Guile's fear; you live it.
For fans of The First Law or Mistborn, this is a must-listen. It's not just a great fantasy-it's a reminder of why audiobooks work so well for stories where voice is power. Weeks gives you a world where every word carries weight, and the audiobook ensures you feel that weight in your bones. Don't just read The Black Prism-let it pull you in, whisper its secrets, and leave you breathless by the end. You'll never hear the word "Prism" the same way again.
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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