Book description
Imagine hearing Patroclus and Achilles' love story whispered across the Aegean, not just read. Madeline Miller's The Song of Achilles becomes pure magic in audio form, where a warm, intimate voice makes every tender moment and fierce battle pulse through your veins. As Donna Tartt said, it's captivating-and you'll feel it instantly, the way the narrator draws you into those palace corridors and warrior camps. J.K. Rowling called it I loved it, and you'll understand why; this isn't just a retelling of the Iliad-it's a breathtaking, slow-burn romance where every touch, every unspoken word, feels like a secret shared just for you. Emma Donoghue calls it ravishingly vivid, and the audio version proves it: you hear the clash of swords, the sigh of the sea, and the raw ache in Patroclus's voice as he confesses, "I am not a hero. I am just a boy." Ann Patchett's words ring true-a book I could not put down-because Miller's prose, spoken aloud, is impossible to resist. The Guardian nailed it too: an exciting, sexy, violent Superman version of The Iliad. But here, the real superpower is the quiet intimacy between these two young men, a love so fierce it defies gods and destiny. You'll feel the weight of Thetis's wrath, the terror of Troy's siege, and the unbearable beauty of a bond that outshines even the greatest heroes. This isn't just a story about war-it's about the quiet, dangerous, mystical power of love that survives it all. And hearing it, with every whispered promise and heartbreak delivered with such tenderness, makes you ache for more. The Song of Achilles is the kind of audiobook that stays with you long after the final word fades-like a song you can't forget, sung just for you. Don't miss this.
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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