Book description
The Night Traveler - A Journey Through Time, Sound, and Heart
Armando Lucas Correa's The Night Traveler is a sweeping, multigenerational saga that takes listeners from the cobblestone streets of 1930s Berlin to the sun-burnt plazas of Havana, and finally into the neon glow of an East German laboratory in 1988. What makes this novel especially captivating as an audiobook is the way Correa weaves a tapestry of voices-each generation's perspective feels distinct yet intimately connected.
The narrator (a professional voice actor with a warm, resonant timbre) does a masterful job distinguishing Ally Keller, the fragile poet who must conceal her mixed-race daughter from the Nazis; Lilith, the spirited Cuban woman torn between love and revolution; Nadine, the stern scientist haunted by the past; and Luna, the younger generation forced to confront hidden betrayals. The transitions are smooth, and the pacing keeps you hooked: each chapter ends with a subtle hint of what's coming next, making it hard to pause.
Beyond the engaging storytelling, the audiobook beautifully captures the emotional depth of Correa's prose. The soundscape-soft piano in Berlin, rumbling drums in Havana, ambient lab hums in Berlin 1988-adds layers that bring each setting alive. Even the subtle shifts in language and cultural references feel authentic, thanks to the narrator's nuanced delivery.
In short, The Night Traveler is not just a book; it's an immersive experience that celebrates resilience, love, and the relentless pursuit of truth across generations. If you're looking for an audiobook that will tug at your heart while taking you on an unforgettable journey through history, this is the one to pick up.
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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