Book description
From the moment you press play, Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner doesn't just tell a story-it unfolds inside you. As the Daily Telegraph called it, it's "devastating," but the audiobook transforms that devastation into something intimate, almost sacred. You don't just read Amir's childhood in Kabul; you hear the rasp of the kite strings against his throat, the choked silence after Hassan's betrayal, the raw ache in his voice as he confesses his cowardice. The narrator's delivery-quiet, urgent, carrying the weight of a lifetime of regret-makes every memory feel like it's being whispered directly to your soul.
Isabel Allende's "unforgettable" tagline isn't an exaggeration. This isn't just a book you remember; it's one that lives with you. The audiobook's power lies in its humanity: the crack in the narrator's voice when Amir finally confronts his past, the gentle cadence of Hassan's loyalty, the chilling emptiness of Kabul under Taliban rule. You'll find yourself holding your breath during the kite-fighting scene, your heart sinking as Amir's choices unravel. The Times was right-it's "heartbreaking," but not in a way that leaves you hollow. It's heartbreaking because it's true.
What makes this audiobook extraordinary is how it turns distance into closeness. You're not reading about Amir's exile to America; you're listening to him struggle with guilt in a foreign land, his voice trembling with the loneliness of a man who can't forgive himself. The Afghan accents, the subtle shifts in tone as the story jumps across decades-it all feels lived-in, not performed. You feel the dust of Kabul on your skin, hear the echoes of Hassan's loyalty in every pause, and understand why redemption feels like the only path left.
The Independent called it "haunting," and that's the perfect word. It lingers long after the final chapter, not as a memory, but as a feeling. You'll replay lines in your head: "There is a way to be good again." And in this format, that line doesn't just echo-it resonates. The audiobook doesn't just tell you about Amir's journey; it makes you walk it with him, step by painful step. It's not a story you consume-it's one that consumes you, then sets you free. This is why The Kite Runner remains a modern classic: because when you hear it, you don't just understand redemption. You feel it in your bones.
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LoreLoomer
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Iron Butterfly
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Pocket Muzzie
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White Dragon
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Guillotine Trigger
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Dr. Jam Man
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SunnySnap
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Sweet Manhattan
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New Magoo
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NeoGermal
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Acetic Princess
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Spunky Chick
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Coffee
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Easy Mac
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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