Book description
Hear the clatter of hammers on stone, the murmur of monks in the cloister, the sharp cry of a stonecutter's apprentice. Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth isn't just read-it's lived, especially in this superb audiobook. The narrator doesn't just tell you about twelfth-century Kingsbridge; they pull you into its muddy streets, its timber-framed alleys, and the very heart of the cathedral being built stone by stone. You feel the grit of the quarry dust, hear the debate over Gothic arches, and sense the weight of every decision made by Tom Builder, the master craftsman whose vision defies the odds.
Follett's genius lies in making history breathe. Here, the setting isn't backdrop-it's a character. The audiobook's pacing mirrors the slow, deliberate work of the stonemasons: deliberate, immersive, never rushed. You hear the tension in Philip's voice as he navigates monastic politics, the quiet desperation in Jack's hands as he shapes stone, and Aliena's fierce resilience as she fights for her place in a world that tries to crush her. The narrator gives each voice its own texture-Philip's authority, Ellen's eerie calm, the raw urgency of a betrayed man on the scaffold. You don't just learn about the hanging that kicks off the story; you feel its horror, its ripple through the town.
What elevates this beyond a historical epic is how the cathedral itself becomes the emotional core. The audiobook captures the almost spiritual awe of the building process: the way stone dust settles in the air, the chants echoing in the half-finished nave, the quiet pride of a mason placing his final stone. Follett weaves romance, betrayal, and political intrigue around this central act of creation, and the audiobook makes it all feel immediate. You're not just hearing about the siege of Kingsbridge-you're bracing for the next arrow, heart pounding with the townsfolk.
The TV tie-in edition's timing is perfect for this. If you've ever wondered what medieval England sounded like-the clink of armor, the rustle of woolen robes, the guttural chants of the crowd-this audiobook delivers it. It's not just a story about building a cathedral; it's about building a world, a community, and the human stories that rise and fall with the stones. Follett's most beloved novel gains new depth through sound, where every word carries the weight of history, sweat, and hope. You'll find yourself pausing the audiobook just to sit with the quiet moment of a completed arch, the sound of wind through the newly risen spire, and realize you've been transported, stone by stone, into the heart of the Middle Ages. This isn't just a great book-it's a living, breathing experience you'll carry long after the final stone is laid.
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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