Book description
Forget everything you think you know about classic literature. E.T.A. Hoffmann's The Devil's Elixirs, read as an audiobook, isn't a dusty relic-it's a chilling, immersive plunge into a world that feels terrifyingly immediate. The narrator's voice, rich with a perfect blend of gothic dread and quiet intensity, doesn't just tell Medardus's story; it unfurls it inside your ear. You hear the monastery's cold stone, the whisper of a Vatican secret, the unsettling echo of a doppelgänger's laugh.
Medardus, born to atone for his father's sins, isn't just a character-he's a mirror to our own temptations. His descent isn't a simple fall; it's a labyrinthine spiral where identities blur, double-crosses multiply, and the very air feels poisoned. You'll feel that creeping dread as he's drawn into Vatican intrigue, where every shadow holds a threat and every smile hides a blade. Hoffmann's genius shines through the audiobook: the plot twists aren't just clever, they're visceral, making you lean in, heart pounding, as the family curse-this relentless, whispering shadow-finally reveals its terrible truth.
Published in 1815, this isn't just "old horror." It's the bedrock. Listening now, you realize why modern gothic and psychological thrillers exist. Hoffmann didn't just write a story; he crafted a fever dream of sin, guilt, and the terrifying allure of the forbidden, all wrapped in prose that sings when heard. The narrator's pacing is flawless-slow enough to savor the creeping unease, sharp enough to cut through the chaos. You won't just hear Medardus's journey; you'll feel the weight of his choices and the chilling whisper of the elixirs themselves: the ones that promise power but only deepen the darkness. This audiobook isn't just a listen; it's an experience that lingers, long after the final word fades. Prepare to be haunted.
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Blister
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The Flying Mouse
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Breadmaker
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Miss Twilight
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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