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Alright, so I just finished listening to The Color of Magic and wow - where do I even start? This audiobook is pure chaos in the best possible way. Terry Pratchett basically takes every fantasy trope you've ever heard of and flips it on its head with this weird, wonderful sense of humor that had me laughing out loud on my commute.
The story follows Twoflower, this incredibly optimistic tourist who basically stumbles into the most dangerous situations imaginable, and his guide Rincewind, who's possibly the most reluctant wizard in existence. Together they're dragged through this flat world balanced on the backs of four elephants standing on a turtle - yeah, it's exactly as ridiculous as it sounds.
What really makes this audiobook shine is the narrator's performance. They've got this perfect timing with Pratchett's wit, and the character voices are just spot-on. You've got gods who are basically petty teenagers, a luggage that's way more terrifying than it should be, and dragons that are... well, let's just say Pratchett does dragons differently.
I went in not knowing much about Discworld and honestly, I'm kind of glad. There's this refreshing unpredictability to everything that happens. Just when you think you've got the hang of what's going on, Pratchett pulls the rug out from under you with some absurd twist that somehow makes perfect sense in his completely bonkers universe.
It's smart satire, really. Pratchett's poking fun at fantasy conventions while also creating something genuinely original. The humor works on multiple levels - there were moments where I was chuckling at the surface-level silliness and then suddenly caught myself thinking "oh, that's actually a pretty clever commentary on..."
The pacing keeps you engaged throughout, which is saying something for an audiobook. I found myself actively looking for excuses to keep listening, whether that was driving around the block or putting off errands. That's the mark of good storytelling right there.
If you're into fantasy but want something that doesn't take itself too seriously, or if you just appreciate brilliant British humor, this one's definitely worth your time. It's become one of those books I can see myself revisiting - there's so much going on that I'm sure I missed half the jokes the first time through.
Fair warning though: once you start, you'll probably want to immediately jump into the next Discworld book. Pratchett built something special here, and this audio version does it justice.
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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