Book description
The audiobook version of The Strength of the Few doesn't just tell Vis Telimus's story-it pulls you into the very marrow of his fractured existence. James Islington's prose, already rich on the page, becomes utterly immersive in audio, where the narrator's voice carries the weight of every whispered secret, every trembling breath as Vis navigates three impossible lives. You hear the metallic echo of his uncertainty in his own voice as he grapples with being "loved, and hated, and entirely alone" across Obiteum, Luceum, and Res. The replication isn't just a plot device; it's a visceral, terrifying reality you feel in your bones as the audio shifts between worlds, each version of Vis carrying distinct echoes of his past and future.
The narrator masterfully conveys the suffocating tension of Vis's double life-how the sound of a door closing in one world might trigger the memory of a betrayal in another. You hear the exhaustion in his voice when he admits he's "no longer one," the raw edge of fear as he fights to hide his true self while training, lying, and healing across dimensions. The audio design subtly layers ambient sounds: the distant hum of a Labyrinth door, the crackle of a Resian fire, the oppressive silence of a Luceum throne room-each detail grounding the multiverse chaos in tangible sensory moments. Islington's genius lies in making cosmic stakes feel deeply personal, and the audiobook amplifies that. You don't just understand Vis's isolation; you feel the hollow space where his identity used to be, the constant, exhausting effort to be someone else for survival.
This isn't just a fantasy sequel-it's a profound meditation on selfhood, burden, and the terrifying cost of being the only one who sees the storm coming. The narrator's pacing is flawless, lingering on moments of quiet dread (like Vis staring at a reflection that isn't quite his own) before propelling you into heart-pounding action. When he finally whispers, "I need to find a way to stop the coming Cataclysm," the weight in his voice isn't just about saving worlds-it's about finding a single, fragile thread of meaning in a universe that has shattered him. The Strength of the Few is a triumph in audio storytelling, where every word resonates with the haunting beauty of a man trying to remember who he was before the world became three. You won't just hear this story-you'll carry its echoes long after the final word fades.
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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