Book description
You step into the storm-scarred world of Roshar not with a map, but with the roar of wind tearing across stone canyons. The audiobook The Way of Kings doesn't just tell you about the howling gales that shape life here-it makes you feel them in your bones, the deep thrum of the storm's approach vibrating through the narrator's voice. You hear the sharp crack of a Shardblade unsheathing, the gritty scrape of Kaladin's chains as he's dragged through the Shattered Plains, the desperate rasp of his breath beneath the weight of his shame and duty. This isn't just reading; it's immersion. The narrator's cadence mirrors the relentless rhythm of Roshar itself-urgent, weathered, carrying the grit of sand and blood.
Kaladin's voice, weary and raw as he guards his brother's life from a war that makes no sense, pulls you into his struggle. You taste the metallic tang of fear in his mouth as he watches his men fall, the cold stone of the battlefield beneath his boots. Dalinar's visions of the past aren't just seen-they're felt in the narrator's hushed, haunted tones, the ancient text The Way of Kings whispering secrets of a lost order, the weight of his doubt palpable in every pause. And Shallan? Her youthful ambition, her hidden motives as she navigates the dangerous halls of Jasnah's library, comes alive through a voice layered with both eagerness and calculated tension. You hear the rustle of ancient scrolls, the sharp intake of breath when she discovers a clue.
Sanderson's meticulously built world-where storms dictate life, where Shardblades gleam with ancient power, where cities cling to shelter like lichen to rock-becomes a living, breathing entity through sound. The audiobook transforms the "stone and storms" into a sensory symphony: the hiss of wind through narrow canyons, the clang of Shardplate in combat, the eerie silence of a landscape scarred by forgotten wars. You don't just learn about the Knights Radiant's fall; you hear the echo of their absence in the hollow spaces between the narrator's words. The famous oaths-Life before death. Strength before weakness. Journey before Destination.-resonate not as mere lines, but as a deep, resonant chant carried on the wind, a promise whispered back to a world that's forgotten how to hear it.
This isn't merely a fantasy epic; it's a world you step into, fully formed, through sound. The audiobook makes the Shattered Plains feel real, the stakes terrifyingly immediate, the hope for the Knights Radiant's return a palpable heartbeat beneath the storm. You don't just hear the story-you feel it, and you know, deep in your bones, that the journey has only just begun. Speak again the ancient oaths. And listen as the world answers. The Knights Radiant must stand again.
Cali Yacht
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M8deUp
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Flint
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Mosquit-No
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Steel Heart
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Helmet Destroyer
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Cooger
This app is like having a personal library with me wherever I go. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a social audiophile's dream.
BoomerBox
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Sβmore Vixen
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Iron Butterfly
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Steel Solstice
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Feline Devil
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Black Mustard
ListenBook's dedication to delivering a top-notch experience is evident in every detail. Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that sets this app apart. ListenBookβs CarPlay support makes listening in the car a seamless experience.
Demand Chopper
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Frosty
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Bowler
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HOV
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CuriousCoder
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NecroBull
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RightN0w2
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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