Book description
The second installment of Stephen R. Donaldson's Second Chronicles presents a compelling continuation of Thomas Covenant's reluctant heroism, masterfully rendered in this audiobook format. The narrative thrust propels Covenant and Linden Avery toward the eponymous One Tree, an object of profound significance for the Land's salvation, though the pathos of their quest is meticulously underscored by Donaldson's characteristic exploration of moral ambiguity and existential uncertainty.
What distinguishes this work within the broader fantasy canon is Donaldson's unflinching psychological realism, wherein the protagonist's leprosy serves as both literal affliction and metaphorical framework for examining themes of alienation, responsibility, and redemption. The audiobook medium proves particularly effective for conveying the internal monologues and philosophical digressions that permeate Donaldson's prose, allowing listeners to experience the full weight of Covenant's tortured introspection.
The author's literary pedigree, forged through influences ranging from Tolkien's mythopoeic grandeur to Faulkner's psychological complexity, manifests in sophisticated narrative construction. While the journey toward the One Tree is indeed portrayed as potentially futile, this narrative tension creates compelling dramatic irony that sustains listener engagement throughout the audiobook's duration.
Donaldson's ability to weave together elements of high fantasy with profound character study results in what can only be described as literary fantasy of the highest order. The audiobook format, with its intimate delivery of the author's intricate dialogue and descriptive passages, serves to enhance the work's thematic depth while maintaining accessibility for both newcomers and established readers of the series. This recording stands as essential listening for enthusiasts of sophisticated fantasy literature.
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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