Book description
March 15th, 2024
Dear Fellow Reader,
I just finished listening to Orson Scott Card's "Visitors" and felt compelled to share my thoughts with you. Having devoured the previous two books in this Pathfinder series, I went into this audiobook with high expectations-and Card delivered in spades.
What strikes me most about this conclusion is how Card masterfully weaves together the complex threads he's been laying throughout the trilogy. Rigg's journey from a boy who could see paths to a young man bearing the weight of saving his world feels entirely earned. The audiobook format really brings out the emotional depth of his character development, especially during those quiet moments of introspection.
The pacing keeps you hooked from the first chapter. Card doesn't waste time with unnecessary exposition-instead, he throws you straight into the action while maintaining that perfect balance between thrilling sequences and meaningful character interactions. I found myself holding my breath during the climactic scenes, genuinely unsure how our hero would escape the impossible situations he faced.
What I've always admired about Card's writing is his ability to create characters with extraordinary abilities who still feel deeply human. Rigg's struggles with power, responsibility, and the moral complexities of his gifts resonate long after the final chapter. The supporting cast, particularly his companions with their own unique talents, add layers of depth that make the stakes feel real and personal.
The audiobook narration captures the epic scope of this interstellar adventure while never losing sight of the intimate human drama at its core. Card's background in theater clearly influences his dialogue-every conversation serves the story and reveals character in meaningful ways.
This trilogy stands as a worthy successor to Card's other acclaimed works, offering both the grand space opera elements fans love and the thoughtful exploration of human nature that defines his best writing.
Your friend in literature,
A.E.
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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