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The Pomegranate Gate Review
Okay, so I just finished listening to this audiobook and wow - what a ride! Ariel Kaplan really knows how to craft a story that grabs you from the first chapter and doesn't let go.
The whole concept of two parallel worlds connected by a pomegranate gate is fascinating, but it's the characters that really make this story shine. Toba Peres is this incredibly unique protagonist - she's multilingual, ambidextrous, and has all these amazing abilities, yet she's still so relatable. I loved how Kaplan gave her these specific limitations that made her feel real rather than just another overpowered character.
Naftaly's storyline is equally compelling. The poor guy's dealing with these vivid dreams and hallucinations while carrying this mysterious book he can never lose - talk about baggage! Their connection feels genuine and complicated in all the right ways.
The historical backdrop of the expulsion from Sefarad adds this weighty, emotional layer to everything. When Toba and Naftaly get separated and she has to make that choice to follow the orange-eyed stranger through the gate, you can feel the desperation and hope mixed together.
What really impressed me was how Kaplan balanced the mystical elements with genuine human emotions. Yes, there are ancient conflicts and mirror realms, but at its heart, this is a story about people trying to survive and find their way back to each other. The audiobook format really brings out the atmospheric quality of the writing - I could practically taste those pomegranates!
Definitely worth a listen if you're into fantasy with heart.
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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