Book description
March 15th
Dear Diary,
Just finished listening to Alexander Key's "The Golden Enemy" and I'm still processing the experience. What a remarkable audiobook this turned out to be.
Key, who apparently illustrated before turning to writing, crafts stories that feel both timeless and urgently relevant. The narrator's voice brought such depth to this tale of the last bear's quest for vengeance against humanity. You can hear the raw pain in the bear's roar, the ancient wisdom in his growls about mankind's cruelty.
What struck me most was how the boy protagonist disobeys his elders - a classic Key theme - to seek out this golden enemy. The audiobook format really amplifies the intimacy of that moment when boy meets bear. There's something primal about hearing their communication unfold through voice alone.
Key's background in illustrating children's books shows in his vivid storytelling, even when dealing with heavy themes like extinction and revenge. The North Carolina mountain setting he's known for provides a perfect backdrop for this wilderness tale.
The author's belief in animal consciousness shines through every chapter. You understand exactly why this bear has turned against humanity, and yet you sympathize with both sides. Key's talent for making the alien feel human - and the human feel alien - is on full display here.
This isn't just a story about a boy and a bear. It's Key's meditation on prejudice, destruction, and understanding. The audiobook brings all these layers to life in a way that feels both personal and epic.
Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates thoughtful science fiction with heart.
Yours in literature,
A Fellow Reader
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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