Book description
Veronica Roth's To Clutch a Razor transforms Slavic folklore into a gripping audiobook experience where every whispered secret feels like a threat. As Dymitr navigates his family's dangerous funeral rites, the audio format becomes essential-listeners hear the weight of silence before a confrontation, the sharp intake of breath during a tense negotiation, and the chilling intimacy of curses spoken in the dark. Narrator David Aaron Baker masterfully shifts between Dymitr's internal struggle and the razor-edged dynamics of his kin, making the line between ally and enemy feel terrifyingly real.
Roth doesn't just retell folklore; she dissects its heartbeat. The funeral heist isn't about grand battles but the quiet horror of family obligations-Dymitr's debt to Baba Jaga isn't paid with gold, but with pieces of himself. The audiobook amplifies this through pacing: slow, deliberate moments where Dymitr's choices echo in the quiet, then sudden bursts of action where words become weapons. You feel the tension in your chest when he realizes his new loyalties might cost him everything.
What elevates this beyond a standard sequel is how Roth ties monstrousness to humanity. Dymitr's kin aren't just hunters-they're flawed, haunted, and fiercely protective, their "monster-hunting" rooted in trauma. The audiobook makes their contradictions visceral; a character's voice might soften when recalling a memory, then harden as they reveal a hidden threat. You don't just learn about their world-you hear its heartbeat, its fear, its cost.
The title's "razor" isn't just a metaphor; it's the sound of the story itself-sharp, precise, cutting to the core of what family demands. Roth avoids easy answers, leaving listeners to sit with the ambiguity: Is survival worth becoming what you fear? The audiobook's strength lies in its restraint-no over-explaining, just raw emotion in every pause, every raised voice, every whispered curse. It's a sequel that doesn't just follow its predecessor; it deepens it, turning a simple quest into a haunting exploration of who we become when duty and blood collide. You won't just hear this story; you'll feel its edges cut into you.
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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