Book description
Alright, so I just finished listening to The Thorn of Emberlain and wow - Scott Lynch really knows how to make you wait, doesn't he? I mean, Locke and Jean have been through hell and back, and now they're staring down this massive war while Locke's still reeling from those bombshell revelations about his past.
The audiobook narrator absolutely nails the characters - you can hear every bit of Locke's swagger and desperation, especially when he's trying to figure out who he really is underneath all those lies. And honestly? The pacing is perfect for audio. Lynch writes these long, winding conversations that feel like you're sitting in a tavern listening to the best storyteller around.
What really grabbed me was how Lynch takes everything we thought we knew about Locke and turns it upside down. This isn't just another fantasy adventure where the hero knows his purpose - Locke's questioning everything, which makes the whole military angle feel fresh and genuinely stressful. Like, this guy has never been great with a sword, and now he's supposed to lead people into battle? The anxiety comes through so clearly in the narration.
The world-building just keeps getting richer too. You've got this kingdom on the brink of war, political machinations everywhere, and Locke trying to navigate it all while dealing with his own identity crisis. It's like watching someone try to solve a puzzle while the room's on fire.
Lynch's background in various jobs really shows in how authentic the characters feel - nobody's perfect here, and everyone's got their own messy motivations. The dialogue sounds like real people talking, which makes the audiobook format work incredibly well.
If you've been following this series, you know Lynch doesn't rush anything, but man, does he make the wait worthwhile. Just... maybe keep some tissues handy for Jean's moments. The emotional stuff hits different when it's read aloud.
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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