Book description
Forget everything you know about fantasy. Terry Pratchett's The Color of Magic isn't just the start of Discworld-it's a masterclass in joyful, subversive storytelling, and it's never sounded better than in this audiobook. Imagine a world balanced on a giant turtle's back (sex unknown, because Pratchett wouldn't waste time on that), where wizards are hilariously incompetent, tourists carry luggage that scuttles on its own, and dragons only exist if you believe in them. Now, hear it.
The narrator's voice-warm, witty, and perfectly attuned to Pratchett's razor-sharp humor-makes every absurd detail leap to life. You'll hear Rincewind's panicked muttering as he stumbles through chaos, the tiny click-clack of luggage legs scrambling across the floor, and the sheer, ridiculous confidence of a wizard who thinks he's a hero. Pratchett's genius isn't just in the jokes-it's in the way he turns fantasy tropes inside out, and the audiobook's pacing lets every twist land perfectly.
This isn't just a book you read; it's an experience you live. The sheer energy of Discworld's debut-the edge of the world, a dragon that's more of a sales pitch than a threat, a tour guide who's utterly clueless-becomes infectious when you hear it. You'll find yourself grinning at Rincewind's desperate attempts to avoid responsibility, marveling at how Pratchett makes the ridiculous feel utterly real. And that ending? It's a setup so brilliantly absurd, you'll want to immediately dive into The Light Fantastic.
Forget dry, serious fantasy. This is the antidote to everything else. Pratchett's voice-whether through his writing or this perfect audio adaptation-reminds us why we fell in love with stories in the first place: for the laughter, the surprise, and the sheer, unapologetic joy of a world that's not afraid to be ridiculous. You'll finish this and immediately want to share it with everyone you know. Because The Color of Magic isn't just the best fantasy debut ever-it's the sound of a masterpiece, perfectly tuned for your ears. Don't miss it. Download now and let Discworld take you on the ride of your life.
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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