Audiobook The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway in the ListenBook app
Want to listen to the audiobook The Old Man and the Sea written by Ernest Hemingway
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Book description
You know that feeling when you're scrolling through your audiobook queue, half-expecting another slow-burn literary slog? The Old Man and the Sea is the opposite. It's like Hemingway leaned in, whispered, "No fluff, just the sea and a guy who won't quit," and then handed you the most satisfying audio experience since finding your favorite coffee order. Seriously, this isn't just a book-it's a soundtrack for your soul, played by the ocean itself.
Hemingway, the guy who survived WWI shrapnel, multiple marriages, and two plane crashes in Africa (all while writing like he was sipping espresso at dawn), crafted this tiny masterpiece. And here's the kicker: it's short. Like, "you'll finish it before your coffee gets cold" short. But don't let the length fool you. This is the Nobel Prize-winning story that is the Nobel citation. It's the Cuban fisherman Santiago's quiet war with a giant marlin, a battle where the real prize isn't the fish-it's the stubborn, beautiful act of trying. And Hemingway's famously spare prose? Perfect for audio. You don't need to imagine the sea; it's already washing over you in the narrator's calm, steady voice. No fancy metaphors, just the sound of the water and the grit of a man who's been through it all.
This isn't some dramatic audiobook where you're waiting for the plot twist. It's the opposite. It's the sound of a man whispering to the stars while his hands bleed, and you realize: this is why Hemingway won the Nobel. Because he made you feel the weight of a single, hard-earned victory without ever raising his voice. And honestly? After a week of chaotic podcasts and audiobook drama, it's like a deep breath of salt air. You'll hear the gulls, feel the rope burn, and suddenly, you're not just listening-you're there. Plus, Hemingway himself probably would've said, "This audiobook's better than my last book. Now, pass the coffee." So grab it, press play, and let the sea do the talking. You'll thank yourself later. (And maybe buy a coffee after.)
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Live sound processing
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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
Listening to audio lectures
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
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