Book description
Richard Bachman's Thinner isn't just a horror novel-it's a chilling auditory experience you'll feel in your bones. Forget the movie tie-in; this audiobook delivers a raw, relentless plunge into Billy Halleck's nightmare. After a reckless accident kills a gypsy woman, Billy is cursed with a wasting illness that steals his flesh, muscle, and time. The horror isn't in gore, but in the slow, terrifying unraveling of a man who thought he was untouchable.
What makes this audiobook exceptional is how the narration amplifies the dread. The voice actor doesn't just read-it lives Billy's panic, the rasp in his voice as his body betrays him, the suffocating weight of his guilt. You hear the creak of his hospital bed, the distant echo of the gypsy's final words, the terrifying silence of his own shrinking frame. It's immersive in a way a silent page never could be. The pacing is deliberate, letting each moment of decay sink in, making the eventual confrontation with the curse feel earned and devastating.
Bachman (Stephen King's masterful pseudonym) crafts a story where the real monster isn't supernatural-it's the human cost of recklessness. Billy's journey isn't about fighting death; it's about facing the consequences of his own choices, one painful step at a time. The audiobook's strength lies in its intimacy. You're not just hearing the story; you're trapped inside Billy's skin as it tightens, his breath grows shallow, his world shrinks. It's a visceral, unforgettable listen that proves horror thrives in the quiet moments between heartbeats. If you've ever wondered what true regret sounds like, Thinner answers with a whisper that lingers long after the final word.
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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