Book description
The first thing you hear when the audiobook begins isn't a roar, but a sigh. A quiet wind through the fields of Emond's Field, the sound of a life about to shatter. Moiraine Damodred's arrival isn't announced with fanfare, but with the sharp crack of a Trolloc blade splitting wood. That's the moment the ordinary ends.
You're right there with Rand al'Thor as the village he's always known burns. The narrator doesn't just tell you the Trollocs are terrifying; you hear the guttural snarl of the half-men, the wet thud of their weapons, the frantic gasp of a neighbor falling. It's visceral, immediate. You feel Rand's shock-not as a reader, but as someone whose home is suddenly a battlefield.
And then Moiraine speaks. Her voice, calm and ancient, cuts through the chaos. "You must leave." Not a plea, but a command. The narrator gives her that weight-every syllable carrying centuries of purpose. You hear the fear in Rand's voice when he says, "I'm not a farmer," but also the dawning terror of realizing his life is a story he never chose to be part of.
The escape isn't just a journey; it's a shedding. You hear the crunch of gravel underfoot as they flee, the whisper of the forest closing in behind them. The narrator's pacing is perfect-slow for the dread of the unknown, quickening as the Shadow's reach tightens. You feel the exhaustion in Mat's voice as he stumbles, the quiet strength in Perrin's grip on his knife.
What makes this audiobook shine isn't just the epic scale, but the intimacy. You hear the fear in the girls' voices as they flee, the way Moiraine's calm steadies them. The world feels real because you're in it, listening to the wind, the whispers, the growing echo of the Dark One's shadow. You don't just hear the words; you feel the weight of the Wheel turning, the first tremor of an Age that will change everything. By the time the final line of the prologue echoes-The Wheel turns-you're already on that road, heart pounding, ready for whatever comes next. The story doesn't just begin; it pulls you in, and you never quite let go.
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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