Book description
Kate Heartfield's The Valkyrie stands as a masterful reimagining of Norse mythology, delivered with both poetic elegance and narrative depth. Known for her compelling historical fantasy, Heartfield brings her considerable skill to the legendary figure of Brynhild, transforming the mythic shieldmaiden from a divine instrument of fate into a complex, exiled warrior grappling with loss, identity, and love. This audiobook rendition amplifies the lyrical quality of Heartfield's prose, immersing listeners in a world where gods and mortals collide, and destiny is far from certain.
The story weaves together the fates of Brynhild, the fallen Valkyrie; Gudrun, a Burgundian princess entangled in political machinations; and Sigurd, the famed hero whose path intersects with theirs in ways both tragic and unexpected. Heartfield challenges the traditional binaries of heroism and monstrosity, crafting characters who defy simple categorization. Her retelling breathes new life into ancient sagas, presenting them not as fixed truths but as stories shaped by perspective, power, and human frailty.
Narrated with compelling fluency, the audiobook enhances the emotional resonance of the tale, allowing the listener to fully inhabit the richly drawn landscapes and intimate moments of introspection. Heartfield's exploration of love-not merely as romance, but as a force capable of defying fate-adds profound depth to a narrative steeped in myth yet strikingly relevant to contemporary audiences. The Valkyrie is an evocative, beautifully rendered achievement that reaffirms Heartfield's place among the finest voices in speculative fiction.
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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