Book description
Hear the clatter of pots in the castle kitchen, the sigh of ancient stone, and the first whisper of a storm that will shake Osten Ard to its bones. Tad Williams' The Dragonbone Chair, rendered in perfect audiobook form, doesn't just tell a story-it breathes it into your ears. The narrator's voice, warm as hearth smoke yet sharp with urgency, guides you past the gilded halls of a dying king into the shadowed heart of a world where sorcery bleeds into reality and a kitchen boy named Simon holds the fragile key to salvation.
You feel the weight of the castle's secrets in every creak of the floorboards, the tension in the quiet moments before the storm breaks. The League of the Scroll isn't just a group of scholars; their whispered debates, the crackle of old parchment under finger tips, become the pulse of the tale. And Simon-oh, Simon! His journey from scullery to peril, his quiet courage against the tide of darkness, is delivered with such raw, human immediacy in audio that you hear the fear in his voice as he steps beyond the castle gates for the first time.
This isn't just fantasy; it's a world you inhabit. The Storm King's chilling presence, the slow, terrible death of the land itself, the deadly riddle of the lost swords-they all resonate with a depth that only a skilled narrator can unlock. The pacing is masterful: a slow, deliberate build that makes every sword drawn, every whispered spell, feel monumental. You don't just listen to the battle for Osten Ard; you stand within it, the air thick with magic and dread.
Williams' prose, already lyrical, finds its true voice in audio. Phrases like "the land itself begins to die" aren't just words-they're a sound, a shiver in the silence. The audiobook transforms the dense, rich world of Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn into something immediate, visceral, and utterly captivating. It's the perfect entry point for new listeners, and a deeply satisfying return for those who've walked Osten Ard's paths before. You'll find yourself pausing the play button only to hear the next chapter's promise whispered in the quiet, ready to step back into the shadowed corridors and ancient magic. This is fantasy as it should be: grand, deeply felt, and utterly unforgettable, one perfectly paced sentence at a time. Don't just read the words-let them move through you, like the wind through the Witchwood itself.
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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