Book description
The Tangled Lands Delivers Dark Fantasy with Environmental Urgency
Paolo Bacigalupi, acclaimed author of The Windup Girl and Ship Breaker, brings his signature blend of speculative fiction and environmental commentary to this audiobook adaptation of The Tangled Lands.
Set in Khaim, The Blue City, the story unfolds in a collapsed empire where magic has become a toxic force. The city's tyrannical ruler, known only as The Jolly Mayor, along with the last remaining archmage, seeks to hoard all magical power for control over desperate citizens.
Bacigalupi's narrative explores how unchecked magical reliance mirrors real-world environmental destruction. As the ruling duo's greed reaches dangerous levels, citizens eventually rise up against their oppressors in a climactic rebellion.
The author's experience crafting award-winning young adult fiction shines through in this accessible yet sophisticated tale. His background writing climate fiction, particularly evident in his adult novel The Water Knife, informs the story's underlying themes about resource exploitation and societal collapse.
Listeners familiar with Bacigalupi's previous works will recognize his talent for blending thrilling action with meaningful social commentary. The audiobook format serves his descriptive prose well, bringing the corrupted landscape and complex characters to vivid life.
This production appeals to fans of dark fantasy and dystopian fiction alike, offering both entertainment and food for thought about power, environmental stewardship, and resistance against tyranny.
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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
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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
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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