Book description
The Paris Daughter - Audiobook Review
Kristin Harmel's The Paris Daughter turns the familiar war-time narrative into a tender, heart-stopping tale that resonates long after the final chapter. As an audiobook, it shines even brighter: the narrator's warm voice brings each character to life, while subtle sound cues-rustling leaves in Bois de Boulogne, distant sirens, the quiet hum of a bookshop-anchor us firmly in 1939 Paris.
From the first line, Harmel invites listeners into the world of Elise and Juliette. Their friendship blossoms over croissants and shared secrets, but war looms like an unseen tide. The narrator's gentle pacing lets us feel the slow erosion of their innocence as German troops march closer. When Elise entrusts her daughter to Juliette, the emotional stakes surge; the storyteller's hushed tones convey both hope and terror.
The bookshop, Librairie des Rรชves, becomes a sanctuary that is tragically fragile. The sound design during the bombing scene-crashing glass, shattering wood-makes the loss feel visceral. Listening to Juliette's grief after her shop is destroyed, you can almost hear the silence that follows the chaos.
Harmel's prose balances lush description with tight plotting. Even in an audio format, the narrative flows smoothly; each chapter ends on a note of suspense that compels you to press play again. The final journey to New York feels like a cathartic bridge between past and present, and the narrator's subtle shift in tone as Elise confronts her memories underscores the novel's themes of resilience and motherhood.
Praise from Kate Quinn and Sadeqa Johnson is earned: this isn't just another historical fiction; it's an emotional odyssey that celebrates love under fire. For listeners craving a story that feels both grand and intimate, The Paris Daughter delivers. Its audiobook version-rich in performance and atmospheric detail-offers an immersive experience that will stay with you long after the credits roll.
Risen
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Swampmasher
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CuriousCrafter
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ThoughtTrail
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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