Book description
Pat Conroy's The Prince of Tides isn't just read-it's felt, especially as an audiobook. The novel's raw, sprawling family drama finds its perfect vessel in the spoken word. Narrator David Pittu doesn't just tell Tom Wingo's story; he makes you hear the Georgia coast wind, feel Savannah's fierce vulnerability, and sit in the charged silence of a family's unspoken trauma. Conroy's prose-described as a "huge, brash thunderstorm"-comes alive with Pittu's rhythm, his pacing matching the novel's relentless emotional tide. You don't just learn about the Wingo family's dark past; you're pulled into it, word by word, as Pittu's voice carries the weight of decades of pain and resilience. The audiobook elevates Conroy's already powerful narrative, turning pages into pulses. Scenes of Savannah's poetry or Tom's desperate attempts to protect his sister gain new urgency when voiced-every whispered secret, every shouted confession lands with visceral impact. It's impossible not to lean in, to feel the tension in your own throat during the novel's most devastating moments. This isn't passive listening; it's an immersion. The audio format makes the family's chaos intimate, their healing fragile, their love almost tangible. Conroy's "stinging honesty" resonates deeper when you hear it spoken, not just seen on a page. You'll find yourself pausing the audiobook just to process the emotional weight of a single line, then pressing play again, drawn back into the storm. For anyone who loves stories where language itself becomes a character, this audiobook is essential. It doesn't just tell you about the Wingo family's pain-it makes you carry it with them, for the full, unforgettable 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