Book description
The audiobook presentation of M.R. Forbes' The Starship In The Stone delivers an exceptional narrative immersion, wherein the protagonist Thomas's desperate flight from a perilous discovery unfolds with compelling urgency. Pursuant to the synopsis, the narrative establishes Thomas's pivotal moment of ethical choice-responding to cries for help-only to encounter catastrophic deviation: a cavern, ostensibly deserted, teeming with soldiers and engineers excavating an artifact designated Excalibur. Not a mythical sword, but a starship, dormant beneath the mountain for centuries, its onboard AI identifying Thomas as the sole individual capable of command. This premise, presented with meticulous precision in the audiobook's delivery, propels the protagonist into a galaxy characterized by intricate interweaving of magic and advanced technology, where ancient powers operate beneath the surface of contemporary crises.
The audiobook's strength lies in its masterful aural presentation, wherein the narrator's vocal modulation effectively conveys Thomas's escalating tension, strategic acumen, and profound internal conflict regarding his unexpected role. The narrative structure avoids ambiguity, clearly delineating the protagonist's dual challenge: mastering the starship's operational complexities while confronting the weighty responsibility of reigniting hope for a fallen kingdom. The audiobook's pacing ensures that the revelation of the starship's true nature-dismantling Arthurian legend to reveal a nascent galactic saga-arrives with significant narrative impact, avoiding gratuitous exposition.
Furthermore, the work transcends conventional sci-fi tropes by establishing a coherent, internally consistent universe where technological advancement and mystical elements coexist as functional components of the plot. The audiobook adeptly renders the treacherous landscape Thomas navigates, emphasizing the relentless pursuit he endures and the profound isolation inherent in his unique position. The narration's clarity ensures the complex interplay between the ancient AI, the starship's systems, and the political machinations of the engineers and soldiers remains comprehensible without sacrificing narrative momentum.
This audiobook excels in translating a richly conceived premise into an engaging auditory experience, where the protagonist's journey from reluctant savior to acknowledged figure of destiny feels earned. The conclusion, while presenting the nascent stages of Thomas's new purpose, leaves the listener profoundly invested in the unresolved tension between his personal redemption and the monumental task of restoring a kingdom's lost hope. The audiobook presentation, therefore, does not merely recount the story but actively invites the listener into the heart of Thomas's struggle, making the narrative both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant. It stands as a distinguished contribution to contemporary science fiction, reimagining myth through a lens of sophisticated technological wonder and compelling character-driven stakes.
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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