Book description
The Serpent by Jane Gaskell - Audiobook Review
From the opening moments of this audiobook, Gaskell's voice-both literally and figuratively-casts a spell that few fantasy novels can match. The narrator's delivery perfectly captures the primal intensity of a story that predates civilization itself, weaving through the ancient jungles of South America and the drowned halls of Atlantis with hypnotic precision.
What makes this audiobook particularly haunting is how Gaskell transforms myth into something visceral and immediate. The split between "The Serpent" and "The Dragon"-originally one complete work-feels less like a division and more like breathing room between heartbeats of the same ancient rhythm. The supernatural elements don't announce themselves with fanfare; they seep into the narrative like mist through stone, inevitable and eternal.
The psychological tension builds gradually, the way nightmares do. Cija's journey unfolds with the inexorable pull of tidal forces, each revelation darker than the last. The audiobook format amplifies this effect-there's something deeply unsettling about hearing these primordial secrets whispered into your ear, as if the narrator knows things they shouldn't.
Gaskell's prose carries the weight of forgotten epochs, and the voice work honors this gravity without becoming ponderous. When the supernatural finally reveals itself-when the serpent truly becomes the serpent-the moment hits with the force of geological time. This isn't fantasy as escapism; it's fantasy as archaeology of the soul.
For listeners who appreciate weird fiction that doesn't announce its weirdness, who prefer their horror ancient and their mysteries older still, this audiobook delivers something genuinely unsettling. It's a descent into places that existed before maps, guided by a voice that seems to remember everything we've forgotten.
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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