Book description
Forget everything you think you know about the Boleyns. Philippa Gregory's The Other Boleyn Girl isn't just another Tudor tale; it's a raw, intimate portrait of Mary Boleyn, the sister who stepped aside for Anne, told with breathtaking immediacy in this exceptional audiobook. Listening, you don't just read about Mary's dizzying rise at Henry VIII's court-you feel the giddy rush of her first encounter, the sharp sting of betrayal, and the quiet, fierce resolve that follows. The narrator masterfully captures Mary's voice: vulnerable yet determined, haunted yet fiercely alive, making her journey from innocent courtier to a woman who finally claims her own destiny utterly compelling.
What elevates this audiobook beyond the printed page is the sheer emotional texture delivered through voice. You hear the tremor in Mary's voice as she describes Henry's affection, the quiet devastation when she realizes her role is merely strategic, and the simmering tension as her ambition clashes with her family's ruthless calculations. The pacing is perfect-slow enough to savor the intricate courtly dances and whispered intrigues, quick enough to keep you utterly gripped during moments of high peril. You're not just hearing a story; you're living inside Mary's heart, feeling the weight of every choice, every sacrifice made for love or survival.
Gregory's genius lies in reframing history through Mary's eyes, revealing the human cost behind the spectacle. This isn't just about ambition; it's about the devastating price of being a woman in a man's world, where your worth is measured by your connection to power. The audiobook's strength is its ability to make you feel that cost-through the narrator's subtle shifts in tone, the pauses that hold unspoken grief, the quiet intensity when Mary finally decides to defy everyone. You don't just learn about Mary Boleyn; you understand her, her desires, her heartbreak, her quiet, enduring strength.
This is a masterclass in historical fiction brought to life through sound. The narrator's performance isn't just good-it's essential, transforming Gregory's meticulously researched narrative into an intimate, emotionally resonant experience. If you've ever wondered what it felt like to be at the very heart of Tudor intrigue, to be caught between love and duty, family and self, this audiobook delivers it with profound intimacy and undeniable power. It's not just a book about the past; it's a deeply human story about finding your voice when the world tries to silence you, and it's impossible to listen to without feeling utterly transformed by Mary's journey.
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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