Book description
Stephen R. Donaldson's The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever achieves a rare distinction within the fantasy genre: a narrative of profound psychological depth and intricate moral complexity, rendered with unflinching honesty. This collected audiobook edition, encompassing the foundational first three volumes, offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience the full weight of Covenant's journey. The protagonist, a leper grappling with profound self-loathing and a fractured psyche, is not a conventional hero but a deeply human figure whose struggle against disbelief-both his own and the world's-forms the epic's core. Donaldson's prose, often lauded for its intellectual rigor, finds a powerful new dimension in the spoken word. The audiobook's narration masterfully conveys Covenant's internal turmoil, his visceral reactions to the Land's wonders and horrors, and the stark, often brutal, dialogue that defines his relationships. The sonic texture of the narration, particularly the deliberate pacing during Covenant's moments of doubt or revelation, immerses the listener in his psychological landscape in a way that printed text alone cannot achieve. The narrative complexity, featuring a richly developed secondary world with its own rules and history, unfolds with remarkable clarity through the spoken word, allowing the listener to fully absorb the intricate interplay of magic, politics, and personal redemption. This is not merely a fantasy epic; it is a sustained exploration of faith, identity, and the arduous path toward self-acceptance, rendered with a rare combination of intellectual ambition and emotional resonance. The audiobook format elevates Donaldson's achievement, transforming the text into a deeply felt, resonant experience. It invites the listener not just to follow a story, but to inhabit a consciousness struggling, against all odds, to find meaning in a world that offers none. For those seeking fantasy that challenges as much as it entertains, this collection is essential listening, a testament to the enduring power of a narrative that dares to be profoundly human.
Married Man
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ThoughtTrailblazer
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ZenZone
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Alias Stick
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Spitfire
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Ember Rope
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Blistered Outlaw
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Pigeon Woman
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Dark Horse
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Woodland Beauty
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Mr. Fabulous
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PixelPioneer
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Alpha
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Blink
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Lucky Martian
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WanderWord
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Low Voltage
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Eight Patrol
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Thunder Tank
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Grinch Cheese
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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