Book description
The whisper of silk on stone, the rustle of parchment in a sun-dappled courtyard-this is where Lois McMaster Bujold's The Curse of Chalion begins, and the audiobook makes you feel it in your bones. Cazaril, shattered in body and spirit, returns to the household of his past, not as a page but as tutor to the fierce, brilliant Iselle. You hear the hesitation in his voice, the quiet dread as he knows the path leads straight to Cardegoss, to the court where his enemies now wear crowns. The air thrums with intrigue, thick as smoke from a hidden hearth.
Bujold's genius lies in the weight she gives to silence. The audiobook's pacing is deliberate, letting the dread of the curse hang like a sword over every conversation, every shared glance between Cazaril and Iselle. It's not just a plot device-it's a living shadow, a whisper of rot in the blood of House Chalion. You feel it in the narrator's measured cadence, the way a single word, curse, echoes with the finality of a tomb closing.
Then comes the heart of the storm: the forbidden magic. Not flashy sorcery, but a desperate, terrible choice. The narrator's voice deepens here, resonating with the terrible cost-Cazaril's soul, already frayed, now entangled in a dance with shadows. "Damnation," the words ring out, not as a threat, but as a truth already written. You don't just hear it; you feel the icy grip of that paradox, the way light bends around a wound. The audiobook turns the page into a breath held, every step toward the court a step toward the abyss.
What elevates this beyond a mere fantasy is the humanity. Cazaril isn't a hero; he's a man learning to walk again, his voice a quiet strength against the court's venom. Iselle's fierce will isn't just for show-it's a lifeline. The narrator captures her spirit in the sharpness of her dialogue, the quiet resolve beneath the royal veneer. You hear the clash of wills, the fragile trust blooming in a world of lies.
And the curse? It's not just about the Chalion line. It's about the cost of loyalty, the price of protecting light when darkness has already seeped into the very stones of the palace. The audiobook makes you lean in, the narrator's voice dropping just enough to make you wonder: What will he do next? The magic isn't in the spells-it's in the quiet moments, the way Cazaril's hand trembles as he writes a letter, the way Iselle's laughter cuts through the tension.
This isn't just a book to listen to-it's a world to inhabit, a story that lingers long after the final chapter fades. Bujold crafts a tapestry of faith and fear, and the audiobook's narration, with its perfect rhythm and emotional depth, turns every word into a melody of hope and peril. You'll find yourself pausing, not to hear more, but to let the weight of it settle. A masterpiece of voice and vision, where the most powerful magic is the courage to keep walking, even when the path leads straight into the dark.
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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