Book description
If you've ever rolled your eyes at "heroic quests" but secretly crave a hero who'd rather sip schnapps than save the damsel, The Last Wish is your new obsession. And yes, the audiobook version? Pure magic. Imagine Geralt of Rivia-witcher, monster-hunter, and master of deadpan one-liners-spilling his secrets into your ear while a gravelly-voiced narrator nails his weary, sarcastic charm. It's like getting the inside scoop from a friend who's seen way too many goblins and still has time for a drink.
Sapkowski's genius? He's got monsters who steal your dignity (looking at you, gnomes), heroes who'd rather be anywhere else, and a world where "evil" often wears a pretty face. The audiobook leans into that perfectly-every snarky line about "monsters who eat your dignity" lands like a punchline, and the narrator's dry pauses make you snort-laugh into your coffee. Seriously, the scene where Geralt debates whether a haunted forest is "cozy" or "a death trap"? Chef's kiss.
You don't just read Geralt's world-you live it. The audiobook's pacing is spot-on, weaving in the book's signature wit ("Not all monsters are hideous, and not all heroes are brave") without slowing down. You'll find yourself nodding along to his moral gray zones: "Yeah, I kill things, but hey, they tried to eat my lunch." It's not just fantasy-it's a love letter to stories where the "good" guy's probably just tired and wants a quiet night.
And that ending? Chef's kiss. You'll be hitting "repeat" for the next chapter before you even realize you've finished. No wonder it's the reason Netflix's Witcher exists. (Though, fair warning: after this, all other fantasy will feel like a boring fairy tale. Sorry, Lord of the Rings.)
Bottom line: If you want a story that's sharp, funny, and makes you question everything you thought you knew about heroes? The Last Wish is the audiobook you didn't know you needed. Just... maybe don't listen while eating. You'll laugh so hard, you'll choke on your snack. (And yes, the narrator does say "gnomes" like they're the worst thing since bad cheese. You're welcome.)
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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