Book description
Hearing The Mists of Avalon unfold through the narrator's voice is like stepping into a sun-dappled forest where the very air hums with ancient magic. You're not just reading about Avalon's women; you're listening to them breathe, their voices carrying the weight of centuries. The New York Times called it a "monumental reimagining," and it's easy to see why. This isn't just a retelling-it's a revelation, told from the heart of the women who shaped Camelot's rise and fall.
Imagine Morgaine, young and fierce, her voice sharp as a blade, already sensing the fractures in the old ways as she stands by her mother's side. Or Gwenhwyfar, her quiet strength a counterpoint to the chaos of the court, her words measured but carrying the tremor of a soul torn between duty and desire. The narrator doesn't just speak their lines; she lets you feel the silk of their robes, the chill of the mist-laden stones of Avalon, the echo of Merlin's whispered secrets in the wind. You hear the tension in their conversations-the unspoken rivalry, the shared grief, the desperate hope-as they navigate a world where the old gods are fading and the new faith is a storm approaching.
What makes this audiobook truly special is how it transforms the familiar Arthurian epic into something intimate and urgent. The Knights of the Round Table, the quests, the battles-they're all there, but the focus is on the women who held the kingdom together while the men fought. Viviane's cool authority, Morgaine's fierce loyalty to Avalon's ancient ways, the quiet resilience of Igraine-all come alive in the narrator's pacing, the subtle shifts in tone that make you lean in. You don't just hear the story; you're drawn into the heart of it, feeling the same fear and wonder the characters do as the mists of Avalon begin to close around them.
The magic isn't just in the spells or the prophecies-it's in the way the audiobook makes you feel the loss of a world. When the final, devastating choices are made, the narrator's voice doesn't shout; it softens, letting the quiet ache of history settle over you. You're left not just with a story, but with the echo of women who fought for their place in a changing world, their voices still whispering through the mists. This isn't just a great audiobook-it's a journey you'll carry with you long after the final word fades.
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Sandbox
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Pop Bee
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Wings
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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