Book description
The Curator - An Audiobook Adventure in a World Where Nothing Is What It Seems
If you're looking for an audio experience that feels like stepping into a living, breathing story-book, Owen King's The Curator delivers with aplomb. From the opening line, the narrator's warm, slightly playful voice pulls listeners into the city of "the Fairest," where every corner is a new mystery and every character feels like an old friend you've just met.
King's prose is described as "witty verve" by Entertainment Weekly, and it shows in the narration. The pacing hits all the right notes-quick, energetic scenes interspersed with thoughtful, almost lyrical passages that let you soak in the city's magic and its looming danger. The narrator does an excellent job of distinguishing the many voices: the sly thief with a silver tongue, the noble scholar whose words carry weight, and even the cats that are revered as religious figures-each described so vividly you can hear their meows echoing through marble halls.
The plot follows Dora, a former servant turned museum curator, who is chasing the truth about her brother's death. What starts as a personal quest spirals into a city-wide conspiracy that threatens to tear the very fabric of reality apart. The audio format makes this journey especially engaging: you hear the crackle of fire in the half-forgotten museum, the hushed whispers among revolutionaries, and the eerie silence that hangs over the National Museum of the Worker. Every sound cue feels intentional, drawing you deeper into King's richly imagined world.
What sets this audiobook apart is how it balances complexity with accessibility. The story's twists-noble thieves, revolutionary scholars, and a conspiracy that blurs the line between illusion and truth-are delivered in clear, digestible segments. Even the most intricate plot points are easy to follow thanks to the narrator's calm delivery and subtle inflections that hint at underlying motives.
If you're a fan of fantasy with a twist of mystery, or simply love an audiobook where narration feels like a conversation with a friend, The Curator is worth your time. Owen King has crafted a city that feels alive, and the audio version captures that heartbeat in every frame. Whether you're commuting, exercising, or winding down, let this story carry you to the edge of worlds-and back again-without ever leaving your seat.
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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
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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