Book description
Rick Riordan's The Lightning Thief arrives as a masterclass in modern mythic storytelling, perfectly tailored for the audiobook format. Narrator Robbie Daymond delivers a performance that transforms Percy Jackson's chaotic, hilarious, and deeply relatable journey into pure auditory delight. From the moment Percy's pre-algebra teacher morphs into a monster, Daymond's voice crackles with urgency-Percy's panic, his sardonic wit, and his growing awe at discovering he's Poseidon's son all land with infectious energy. The audiobook's genius lies in how it amplifies Riordan's signature blend of Greek mythology and contemporary teen angst. You hear the nervous tremor in Percy's voice when his mom reveals his true heritage, the dry sarcasm of Annabeth ("You're a demigod. Your dad's a god"), and the sheer, unadulterated chaos of a satyr named Grover trying to explain the Underworld is inside a Hollywood recording studio. Daymond's pacing is impeccable; he lets the humor breathe (Percy's disastrous attempt to "blend in" at camp), then propels you headlong into the heart-pounding chase sequences. The audiobook format makes the world feel immersive-every wave crash at Camp Half-Blood, every demonic roar from the Minotaur, feels visceral. Riordan's dialogue, often dismissed as "just for kids," reveals its sharp, layered wit through performance: Percy's deadpan "I'm a Greek god. I'm supposed to be good at this" isn't just funny-it's a perfectly timed character beat that Daymond nails. Crucially, the audiobook avoids the pitfalls of over-explaining; Riordan trusts the story, and Daymond trusts the listener. You don't just hear Percy's quest to prevent a war between the gods-you feel the ticking clock as he races across America, guided by the wisdom of a centaur and the sharp tongue of his best friend. It's a rare adaptation where the audio medium enhances the source material, making the demigod world feel alive, immediate, and utterly irresistible. By the time Percy confronts the final challenge, you're not just rooting for him-you're ready to grab your own Camp Half-Blood pin and start looking for the next quest.
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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