Book description
The concluding volume of Newton's Legends of the Red Sun trilogy delivers a sophisticated culmination to an ambitious fantasy saga. Mark Charan Newton demonstrates remarkable narrative control in weaving together multiple complex storylines while maintaining the thematic depth that has distinguished this series.
The author's environmental science background informs the bleak yet compelling world-building, where societal decay parallels ecological collapse. Newton skillfully balances intimate character development with grand political machinations, creating a narrative that feels both personally engaging and cosmically significant.
The audiobook format particularly serves Newton's prose well, allowing listeners to fully appreciate the author's ability to blend "strange and vivid creations with very real and pressing concerns," as China Miéville noted. The narrator's performance captures the gravity of Emperor Urtica's desperate measures while conveying the menace inherent in Shalev's revolutionary activities.
What sets this work apart is Newton's refusal to provide easy resolutions. The Villjamur Knights emerge as deeply flawed protagonists whose hidden pasts reflect the moral ambiguity that permeates the entire narrative. Investigator Fulcrom's investigation into the mysterious priest adds layers of theological complexity that elevate the story beyond conventional fantasy tropes.
The Guardian's assessment of Newton's "complex, eldritch vision" proves especially relevant here, as ancient legends confront harsh realities. Dartun Sur's return from the fringes of civilization brings an otherworldly perspective that challenges established certainties.
This audiobook succeeds as both satisfying conclusion and thought-provoking exploration of power, corruption, and transformation. Newton has crafted something genuinely original within the fantasy genre.
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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