Book description
Gareth Brown's The Society of Unknowable Objects achieves a rare alchemy in the audiobook format, transforming a meticulously crafted fantasy into an immersive auditory experience. Brown, acclaimed author of The Book of Doors, constructs a world where the mundane harbors profound magic, and the true peril lies not in the objects themselves, but in the secrets guarding them. The narrative, rendered with luminous prose, finds its perfect vehicle in a narration that balances measured precision with palpable tension.
The audiobook masterfully amplifies the novel's core tension: the quiet vigilance of a secret society safeguarding reality's fragile edges. Listeners are drawn into the hushed atmosphere of the London bookshop basement, where the weight of decades of silence hangs palpably. Magda Sparks, the newest member thrust into peril, becomes an exceptionally compelling guide. Her journey-from the immediate, visceral danger in Hong Kong to the labyrinthine revelations in the American South-unfolds with gripping urgency through the narrator's nuanced delivery. The professional killer's chilling presence, the sudden vulnerability of a stolen artifact, and the slow dawning of betrayal within the Society itself are rendered with masterful auditory texture.
Crucially, the audiobook elevates the thematic depth. Brown's exploration of magic's inherent danger-its power to destabilize the world if revealed-resonates with heightened impact when experienced through voice. The narrator's measured cadence during moments of profound discovery, the subtle shift in tone during whispered confessions, and the palpable dread during chase sequences create an immersive sonic landscape. The revelation that the Society's mission is itself a profound secret, and that Magda's own family legacy is intertwined with the hidden truth, gains immense emotional weight through vocal nuance. The audiobook doesn't merely tell the story; it makes the reader feel the chilling weight of the unspoken, the danger of the known, and the ultimate, terrifying power of the truth Magda must uncover.
This is not merely a novel about hidden objects; it is a profound meditation on the cost of knowledge and the courage required to confront obscured realities. The audiobook format, with its intimate delivery and ability to convey subtext through voice alone, proves indispensable to experiencing Brown's intricate world. It transforms the act of listening into an active participation in the Society's perilous quest. The final realization-that truth holds a power surpassing even the most potent magical artifact-lands with resonant, unforgettable clarity, a testament to both Brown's narrative skill and the audiobook's unique capacity to deliver it. A triumph of contemporary fantasy, rendered with sophistication and profound sonic artistry.
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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