Book description
Imagine Poe's horror genius, but traded for the salty dread of the high seas. This audiobook version of The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym isn't just thrilling-it lives in your ears. Forget reading; let the narrator's rough-hewn voice pull you aboard that Nantucket whaler, where every creak of the ship, every howl of the storm, feels terrifyingly real. You're there with young Pym, shivering through mutiny, near-starvation, and the bone-chilling journey into the southernmost darkness. It's Poe's masterful suspense, but woven into a rollicking, heart-pounding adventure that rivals his most famous horrors.
And that's just the beginning. This collection is pure gold for Poe lovers. Hear the chilling whisper of "The Cask of Amontillado" as the narrator guides you down those vaults, the slow, inevitable dread building with every step. Feel the frantic energy of "The Gold Bug" as the voice unravels that whispered puzzle in the woods. And then there's "Hop-Frog"-a tale of vengeance where the narrator's shift from laughter to icy fury will leave you breathless. The unfinished Journal of Julius Rodman adds a delicious, eerie layer, a ghost story lurking just beneath the surface.
What makes this audiobook essential is how it transforms Poe's words. You don't just hear the terror; you feel the ship lurch, the tension coil in the silence before a scream. The pacing is perfect-slow and deliberate for the creeping dread of Pym, sharp and urgent for the twists in Cask or Gold Bug. It's not a reading; it's a full immersion. You'll find yourself pausing the audiobook just to sit with the lingering chill after "Hop-Frog" ends, or replaying the haunting final lines of Pym as the waves seem to echo in your room.
This isn't just a collection of stories-it's a masterclass in storytelling, perfectly realized for the ear. Whether you're a lifelong Poe fan or new to his world, this audiobook delivers everything: the spine-tingling horror, the clever puzzles, the sheer, unrelenting atmosphere. You'll be hearing the creak of the ship's timbers long after the final chapter. Don't just read Poe-let this audiobook pull you into his darkest, most brilliant world. It's not just a listen; it's an experience that lingers, whispering in the quiet moments long after the story ends.
Twitch
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Grave Digger
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Nessie
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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