Book description
The Daughters of Mars - A Moving Audiobook Experience
Thomas Keneally's The Daughters of Mars is one of those books that stays with you long after the last page (or in this case, the final track) has faded away. The novel follows Naomi and Sally Durance, two Australian sisters who leave their father's farm to serve as nurses on the front lines of World War I. Keneally gives us a vivid portrait of their courage, humor, and the bond that grows between them amid the horrors of trench warfare.
What makes this audiobook truly compelling is the narrator's skill in bringing each character to life with distinct voices. The sisters' youthful determination contrasts sharply with the weary, battle-scarred men they meet in France-men who might offer them love and a chance at normalcy, if only fate allows it. Keneally doesn't shy away from showing how war tests their independence; instead he shows how compassion can be found even in the darkest times.
The pacing is masterful: long stretches of quiet introspection are punctuated by moments of raw action that feel immediate and intense. The narrator's tone shifts smoothly between the lightness of the sisters' banter and the heaviness of battlefield scenes, making the listening experience both engaging and emotionally resonant.
Keneally's prose is rich but never overwrought, striking a balance between historical detail and universal themes of suffering, resilience, and human decency. The audiobook captures that balance perfectly-every sentence carries weight without feeling heavy.
In short, The Daughters of Mars is an extraordinary story about two women who find strength in each other while navigating the chaos of war. If you're looking for a moving, well-performed audiobook that celebrates bravery and humanity, this one should definitely be on your list.
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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