Book description
Samatar Elmi's A Darker Light isn't just a book-it's an experience you feel in your bones, especially as an audiobook. From the first line, Elmi's voice (or the narrator's, masterfully delivered) pulls you into a world where British Isles mythology collides with hip-hop rhythms, and the weight of diaspora hums beneath every word. Roger Robinson nailed it: this is a "daring, ambitious pleasure to read," but hearing it? It's transformative. The poems don't just describe nature's cycles-they make you feel the rustle of leaves, the pulse of the land, the quiet ache of belonging. Elmi's "watchful eye" on life and death becomes a living thing in the audio, where every pause, every shift in cadence, lands with physical impact. You hear the defiance blaze, not just read it. The way she weaves ancient myth with modern urgency-like linking Celtic legends to the rhythm of a city street-creates a soundtrack for the soul. It's intimate, yes, but also vast, echoing like a mountain song. You'll catch yourself leaning in, not just listening, but hearing the land speak through her words. This isn't poetry you consume; it's poetry that consumes you, leaving you with the ghost of a beat in your chest long after the final word fades. A debut that doesn't just arrive-it arrives with a roar, a whisper, and a truth you'll carry. Don't just read it. Let it live in your ears.
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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