Book description
The Bone Season: A Delightfully Dreary Dance Through Dickensian Dystopia
Let's get one thing straight: if you're looking for a cheerful romp through sunny meadows, this isn't your audiobook. But if you fancy being thoroughly creeped out while simultaneously impressed by some seriously intricate world-building, then buckle up, buttercup - Samantha Shannon is about to take you on a ride.
Set in the delightfully oppressive Republic of Scion (because nothing says "utopia" like systematic persecution of people with psychic abilities), we follow Paige Mahoney, a dreamwalker who's basically the criminal underworld's secret weapon. Think of her as the psychic equivalent of a Swiss Army knife - versatile, dangerous, and completely illegal under Scion law.
The real magic happens when Shannon's narrator guides us through this meticulously crafted mess of a world. Every character feels like they've been pulled from the pages of a fever dream, and I mean that in the best possible way. The author has clearly spent more time in libraries than at parties, and it shows - in the most entertaining way.
What's particularly impressive is how Shannon manages to make clairvoyants feel both powerful and vulnerable. Paige isn't just some invincible psychic superhero; she's a woman constantly looking over her shoulder, knowing that simply existing makes her a walking death sentence. It's like being allergic to breathing - inconvenient doesn't even begin to cover it.
The audiobook format really shines here, with the narrator bringing just the right amount of British sophistication to match the novel's Dickensian undertones. You'll find yourself alternating between genuine chills and moments where you have to pause just to appreciate the sheer audacity of some plot twists.
Sure, it's a bit of a doorstop of a book, but unlike actual doors, this one is worth the weight. Perfect for anyone who's ever wondered what would happen if Big Brother had psychic powers and really terrible fashion sense.
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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