Book description
The Hod King audiobook review: A tower worth climbing
Josiah Bancroft's conclusion to The Books of Babel trilogy delivers exactly what fans have been craving: a perfectly paced blend of political intrigue, brutal action, and emotional payoff.
The audiobook format really serves Bancroft's elaborate world-building well. Multiple storylines converge satisfyingly as Senlin infiltrates Pelphia's deadly arena while Voleta and Iren navigate court politics in disguise. Edith's maritime adventures provide welcome contrast, especially her investigation into the mysterious Hod King legend.
What makes this finale work so well is how Bancroft balances intimate character moments with epic scope. The production quality captures both the grimy desperation of hod fighting and the soaring ambition of those climbing toward power. Voice work distinguishes characters clearly without overacting, letting Bancroft's precise prose carry emotional weight.
The mystery elements pay off genuinely rather than feeling forced. Political machinations feel authentic instead of convenient plot devices. Even secondary characters like the sphinx and various ringdom officials earn their moments to shine.
Bancroft's background as poet shows in descriptive passages that never become purple. His experience with comics translates to dynamic action sequences that translate well to audio format.
This isn't just fantasy checking boxes - it's thoughtful adventure that respects both genre conventions and reader intelligence. The Hod King answers lingering questions while leaving room for wonder. Exactly how trilogy conclusions should work.
Stud
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Infinite Hole
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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