Book description
Karen Cushman's The Midwife's Apprentice, narrated with profound authenticity, presents a meticulously crafted audiobook experience that transcends its historical setting. The narrative unfolds with meticulous precision, centering on Brat-nameless, rootless, and perpetually hungry-who encounters Jane the Midwife in thirteenth-century England. Her transformation into Alyce, forged through the demanding apprenticeship of childbirth assistance, forms the core of this Newbery Medal-winning work. The narrator's cadence masterfully conveys the grit of medieval village life: the damp earth, the sharp tang of herbs, the weight of unspoken need. Each delivery scene resonates with palpable tension, while Alyce's internal evolution-from fearful observer to confident practitioner-is rendered with subtle, profound clarity. The audiobook's strength lies in its unflinching yet compassionate portrayal of a girl discovering agency; her yearning for "a full belly, a contented heart, and a place in this world" becomes a universal testament to resilience. The concluding historical note on midwifery, delivered with quiet authority, seamlessly bridges past and present without disrupting the narrative flow. This is not merely a story about learning a trade; it is an intimate exploration of identity, earned dignity, and the quiet revolution of finding one's voice within a rigid society. The audiobook's immersive quality-where the rustle of straw, the murmur of the village, and Alyce's growing self-assurance merge into a single, compelling soundscape-elevates Cushman's prose into a deeply moving auditory experience. It is a testament to the enduring power of stories that illuminate the path from invisibility to belonging, rendered with such emotional fidelity that listeners feel Alyce's triumph as their own. An essential listen for those seeking historical fiction that resonates with contemporary relevance, delivered with the quiet mastery this narrative demands.
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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