Audiobook The Silver Star by Jeannette Walls in the ListenBook app
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Book description
The Silver Star - Audiobook Review
Jeannette Walls turns her unmistakable gift for storytelling into a resonant audio experience with The Silver Star. Listeners are drawn in by the warm, engaging narration that captures the novel's gentle humor and its underlying tension. The story begins in 1970s California, where twelve-year-old Bean Holladay is thrust into a world of uncertainty when her artistic mother leaves them to find herself. The audiobook brings the town's dusty streets and the decaying family mansion to life through vivid soundscapes-crickets at night, the clang of mill machinery, the rustle of old books in Uncle Tinsley's attic.
Walls' prose shines in this medium; the narrator's inflection highlights Bean's impetuous optimism while conveying the quiet strength of her sister Liz. The dynamic between the siblings is palpable: Bean's bright curiosity contrasts with Liz's sharp wit and growing isolation, a tension that deepens when an ominous event involving their babysitting job with foreman Jerry Maddox unfolds. Through this plot, Walls explores themes of bravery, resilience, and the complex nature of family loyalty-an exploration praised by Oprah Magazine for its "extraordinary bravery needed to confront real-life demons."
The audiobook's pacing is masterful. Each chapter ends on a note that compels listeners to continue, while the subtle use of ambient sounds grounds the story in its era without distracting from the dialogue. The narrator's clear diction and occasional playful tone mirror Bean's youthful perspective, making the listening experience both intimate and engaging.
In short, The Silver Star audiobook delivers Jeannette Walls' signature blend of heart-wrenching realism and hopeful optimism. It is a compelling listen for anyone who appreciates richly drawn characters and stories that celebrate perseverance in the face of hardship. Whether you're traveling or relaxing at home, this recording invites you into a world where courage, love, and the enduring human spirit shine brightly.
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Live sound processing
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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
Listening to audio lectures
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
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