Book description
Put on your headphones and step through the veil. The wind in the stones of Fionavar isn't just a setting-it's a character breathing in the audio. Guy Gavriel Kay's The Fionavar Tapestry isn't just fantasy; it's a living tapestry, woven with Celtic myth, human fragility, and the quiet terror of choices that echo across time. And the audiobook? It's the perfect vessel.
You're not reading about a world; you're in it. The opening line-"The wind in the stones of Fionavar" -lands with a whisper, carried by the narrator's voice like a sigh across ancient grass. You hear the clink of a sword belt, the hushed arguments in a tavern, the way a character's voice cracks when they lie. Kay's prose, often described as "lyrical," becomes sound here. It's not fancy; it's precise. A line like "The light in the room was the color of old coins" doesn't just describe-it feels in your bones.
The magic here isn't flashy. It's in the small moments: a scholar's hesitation before speaking, a warrior's quiet grief, the way a young man named Brennus learns that courage isn't the absence of fear, but the choice to move anyway. The audiobook lets you hear the weight in those choices. You don't just know they're struggling-you feel the pause before the next line, the slight catch in the voice.
And the world itself? It's not a backdrop. Fionavar is alive, shifting. You hear the wind change as the seasons turn, the distant cry of a bird that signals a hidden danger. Kay doesn't just borrow from Celtic legends; he reweaves them. The tapestry metaphor isn't just a title-it's the story's heartbeat. Every character, every choice, is a thread in a larger, ancient design. You realize, mid-audiobook, that the real magic isn't in the spells, but in how these ordinary people, faced with impossible odds, choose to keep weaving.
The narrator's pacing is perfect-slow enough to savor the details, urgent enough to keep you turning pages (or pressing play). There's no over-the-top narration, no forced drama. Just voices, clear and grounded, carrying you through forests, castles, and the quiet desperation of a world on the edge of war. You'll find yourself leaning in, forgetting you're listening to a recording, because it's real.
This isn't just a book about heroes. It's about the people who become heroes-not because they're perfect, but because they keep walking when the path is dark. And in the audiobook, that journey feels immediate, intimate, human. By the time you reach the final notes of the story, you don't just understand Fionavar-you've lived inside its stones, its wind, its quiet, unbreakable hope. That's the mark of a masterpiece. And in audio, it's unforgettable.
Moon Cricket
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MicroStar
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Drop Stone
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Show Off
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DreamDiver
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Chasm Face
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Lucifurious
Not bad, but not amazing either. The narratorโs voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldnโt necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre. This was a competent audiobook production with no major flaws. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough and the audio quality was acceptable, though not exceptional. While the performance didn't particularly stand out, it served its purpose adequately for my daily commute.
Chew Chew
ListenBook's compatibility with multiple downloading methods ensures there's always a way to get my content. ListenBook is the perfect blend of technology and art, turning audio into an unforgettable experience. The app is very intuitive. ListenBook makes finding and playing audiobooks simple.
Sir Squire
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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