Book description
Imagine hearing Corwin's voice crack as he stumbles through the Pattern, the clatter of his boots echoing in a silent corridor. That's the magic of The Great Book of Amber audiobook-Roger Zelazny's entire saga, all ten novels woven into one seamless journey, narrated with the grit and grace this world deserves. Forget reading; this is hearing Amber breathe.
The narrator doesn't just tell you about the Courts of Chaos-they make you feel the chill of a thousand shifting realities, the weight of a sword in your hand as you dodge a poisoned dagger. When Corwin says, "I am the son of Amber," you hear the exhaustion, the doubt, the flicker of hope. The audiobook turns Zelazny's complex tapestry into something visceral: the whisper of the Pattern underfoot, the thunder of Chaos armies, the quiet desperation in Merlin's voice as he warns Corwin about the real enemy.
This isn't just a collection-it's a full immersion. You start with Corwin bleeding in a forest, unsure if he's alive or dead, and end with the last battle where Amber's fate hangs on a single, devastating choice. The omnibus format is genius here; no pauses between books, no losing momentum. You're in it, from the first shadowy encounter with the Princes to the final, heart-stopping revelation about the Pattern itself.
What makes this audiobook shine is how it captures Zelazny's genius for dialogue. The banter between Corwin and Merlin isn't just witty-it's layered with history, fear, and the unspoken bond of brothers who've seen too much. You hear the tension in a single word: "Brother." And when the narrator drops into the cool, measured tones of Merlin, you don't just know he's ancient-you feel the centuries in his voice.
The setting isn't just backdrop; it's a character. The audiobook paints Amber's golden towers with sound-the clink of armor on stone, the distant cry of a hawk, the eerie silence of the Castle of Amber when the sun sets. Chaos isn't just a realm; it's the sound of wind howling through broken spires, the hum of a thousand shifting mirrors.
And Corwin? He's not just a hero. He's a man you root for, even when he's making terrible choices. The audiobook makes his journey feel real-the exhaustion in his voice when he says, "I'm tired of being a pawn," the raw fear when he realizes he's been played all along. You don't just read his pain; you hear it, and it sticks with you long after the final chapter.
This isn't just a book-it's a world you step into, one you can't leave behind. The omnibus edition is the perfect way to experience Zelazny's masterpiece: no skipping, no gaps, just the full, sweeping saga of Amber, Chaos, and the man who fought to be more than a shadow. Press play, and let the Pattern guide you. You won't just hear the story. You'll live it.
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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