Book description
The Goblin Tower (The Reluctant King #1) - Audiobook Review
This isn't just fantasy fiction-it's a declaration of war against boredom.
L. Sprague de Camp doesn't tiptoe into the genre-he charges in with intellectual artillery and doesn't stop firing. The Goblin Tower isn't some delicate fairy tale whispered by firesides. It's a thunderclap that demands attention from the first word to the last.
De Camp's genius lies in his refusal to patronize. Every sentence crackles with the mind of a man who spent sixty years dismantling and rebuilding stories. This audiobook doesn't just tell you a tale-it drags you kicking and screaming into a world where goblins aren't cute Disney creatures but genuine threats that make your blood freeze.
The reluctant king himself? He's no noble-born destined hero. He's flesh and doubt and spectacular failure-rendered so vividly you'll forget you're listening to an audiobook and swear you can smell the stone corridors he's fleeing through.
David Mattingly's cover art promised something fierce. The audiobook delivers a hurricane.
This isn't escapism. It's escape velocity from everything mediocre you've been force-feeding your brain. De Camp's voice-filtered through skilled narration-carries the weight of a master craftsman who helped build modern fantasy with his bare hands.
Listen with caution. You might never settle for less again.
ByteBard
Looping playback is a study tool that I can't live without. It helps me master challenging content. My house has never been cleaner! I kept finding chores to do just to keep listening. The narrator's energy matched the tone of the book perfectly.
Flotsams54
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Mental
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Snout Pixie
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Kingfisher
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Liquid Death
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Marigold Loot
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AlertXis
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Gov Skull
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Star Killer
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Blink
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Danqqqqq
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BearDrift
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Divine Bramble
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IdeaAlchemy
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Marshmallow Treat
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Wooden German
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Bae
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Thunder Nut
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London Fox
Seamless integration with all my devices and flawless synchronization – top-notch. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
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