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Audiobook Review - The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman
Listening to Alice Hoffman's newest novel is like stepping onto a sun-kissed beach and finding yourself wrapped in an old, fragrant shawl that smells of salt and history. From the first words, the narrator's voice-warm, husky, and perfectly pitched-draws you into St. Thomas in the early 1800s, where Rachel dreams of Paris while her mother keeps watch over a tight-knit Jewish refugee community.
Hoffman's prose glows with the lushness that made The Museum of Extraordinary Things a bestseller. She paints scenes with such detail that you can almost feel the heat on your skin and hear the distant waves. The dialogue is crisp, and the emotional beats hit hard without ever feeling melodramatic. When Rachel marries off to a widower for her family's sake, the tension builds like an ocean tide; then comes Frédérick, the young French nephew whose arrival turns that tide into a storm.
The audiobook excels in its casting: the narrator captures each character's distinct cadence-Rachel's quiet defiance, Frédérick's suave charm, and even the gentle, wise voice of the maid Adelle. The subtle shifts in tone keep you glued to the story, making the scandalous love affair feel both intimate and universal.
Critics have called it a "luminous, Marquez-esque tale," and I agree-Hoffman's enchanted realism feels like an invitation to explore a world where passion and duty collide. The narrative's heart-pounding subject matter is balanced by moments of tenderness that remind you why the characters truly resonate.
If you're looking for an audiobook that feels like a beach read with the depth of a classic, The Marriage of Opposites delivers. It's a testament to Hoffman's storytelling prowess and an audio experience you'll want to replay as often as you can.
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New York Mood
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Hairpin
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RedFeet
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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