Book description
The God is Not Willing (Witness, #1) - Audiobook Review
Erikson's return to the Malazan world arrives cloaked in dread, and the audiobook format amplifies every ominous whisper. The narration captures the weight of inevitability that permeates this tale-where gods are indifferent and mortals bear the burden of their worship.
Silver Lake, supposedly healed from past atrocities, becomes a character itself-a settlement haunted by the specter of returning violence. The author's anthropological background bleeds through in the meticulous construction of cultures that feel lived-in rather than invented. These aren't fantasy tropes; they're civilizations with authentic weight and consequence.
The Malazan marines march toward their probable doom with grim determination, while somewhere in the northern mountains, a new warleader forges his own path of destruction. Erikson builds tension like a master craftsman, layering prophecies and portents until the atmosphere becomes suffocating. The audiobook's pacing mirrors this perfectly-moments of quiet dialogue suddenly pierced by bursts of visceral action.
What makes this particularly unsettling is how Erikson treats divinity as both burden and curse. Karsa Orlong's transformation from warrior to reluctant god creates a fascinating psychological core. The various cults sprouting across the empire feel like natural evolutions of human desperation rather than convenient plot devices.
The production quality enhances the foreboding-every footstep in mountain passes carries menace, every whispered prayer hints at darker purposes. This isn't just fantasy violence; it's the collision of belief systems where the price of faith might be measured in blood.
A masterful return that reminds why Erikson's work lingers in the mind long after the final chapter.
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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