Book description
Holly Black's Thief of Night (Book of Night, #2) masterfully extends the atmospheric tension and morally complex narrative established in its acclaimed predecessor, delivering a sequel that resonates with profound emotional stakes and razor-sharp prose. The audiobook format elevates Charlie Hall's journey, transforming her self-described crookedness-"crooked from the day she was born"-into a visceral, immersive experience. The narrator's precise vocal cadence captures Charlie's restless energy and tactical cunning, rendering her relentless pursuit of shadow-stealing mastery with palpable urgency. Each decision she doubles down on, from navigating treacherous underworld alliances to confronting personal vulnerabilities, unfolds with the rhythmic precision of a master thief's calculated move. The production's atmospheric sound design subtly underscores the narrative's shadowy world, enhancing moments of high tension without distraction. Black deftly intertwines the physical act of stealing shadows with the fragile, almost desperate, endeavor of reclaiming a fractured heart, framing Charlie's internal struggle as both a professional challenge and a deeply human reckoning. The audiobook's pacing ensures that every dialogue exchange crackles with unspoken history, every silence heavy with consequence. Crucially, the narration avoids melodrama, instead embodying Charlie's pragmatic cynicism and flickering hope with nuanced restraint. This is not merely a continuation of a series but a refined exploration of identity, loss, and the perilous choice to seek redemption through the very actions that once defined one's downfall. The conclusion lands with quiet, earned power, leaving the listener both satisfied and yearning for further depth in the world Black has meticulously constructed. For audiobook enthusiasts, this is essential listening: a seamless fusion of literary craftsmanship and auditory storytelling that transforms the page into a living, breathing realm of shadow and consequence.
Night Train
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Neophyte Believer
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Flakes
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Little General
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Contrary Mary
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Little Cobra
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Mad Kid
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Toolmaker
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IceDog
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Hex Panther
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Daffy Neo
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Terror Master
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Fast Draw
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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