Book description
The Kingdom of Copper, the second installment in S.A. Chakraborty's Daevabad Trilogy, demonstrates a marked evolution in narrative complexity and character development. Where its predecessor established the intricate world of djinn politics and Nahri's inadvertent entanglement therein, this sequel examines the consequences of those entanglements with sophisticated precision.
Chakraborty's command of historical detail remains impressive, particularly her integration of Abbasid-era cultural and political structures into a fantastical framework. The author's research into Islamic art and medieval history informs the worldbuilding without overwhelming the narrative progression. Her depiction of Daevabad's royal court reflects genuine understanding of historical power dynamics rather than superficial appropriation.
The audiobook format proves particularly effective for this work, as the narrator's performance distinguishes between the various djinn factions through subtle vocal modulations while maintaining clarity during the complex political discourse. The production quality supports rather than distracts from Chakraborty's prose, allowing her descriptive passages to unfold naturally.
Nahri's character arc shifts from fish-out-of-water protagonist to someone grappling with inherited power and its moral implications. Her development feels earned rather than contrived, particularly as she navigates the constraints of her gilded imprisonment within Daevabad's brass walls. Ali's parallel journey into exile provides necessary counterpoint, his struggle with marid-granted abilities serving as metaphor for the corrupting nature of inherited privilege.
The novel's pacing maintains tension through multiple viewpoint shifts, though some readers may find the extensive political maneuvering occasionally slows momentum. Chakraborty's commitment to exploring colonial dynamics within her fantasy framework distinguishes this work from standard orientalist fantasy tropes.
While the romantic elements satisfy, they never overshadow the primary narrative concerns of political upheaval and cultural conflict. The groundwork established here promises a compelling conclusion in the trilogy's final volume.
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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