Book description
From the moment the first thread is pulled, Weaveworld wraps itself around you like a living thing, drawing you into Clive Barker's masterfully crafted tapestry of dark fantasy. This isn't just a story told-it's a world inhabited, breathed, and felt through every carefully woven word.
The audiobook version captures Barker's rich, evocative prose in a way that print simply cannot match. His gravelly, weathered voice-hard-won through his health struggles-adds an unexpected layer of authenticity to the ancient, mystical realms he describes. When Barker narrates the whispers of the Seerkind or the guttural growls of the dread Quoid, you don't just hear the characters-you feel their presence pressing against your consciousness.
What makes this audiobook particularly compelling is how Barker seamlessly blends the mundane with the monstrous. A simple carpet becomes a gateway to an entire civilization, and the domestic setting of suburban England transforms into something far more sinister when the forces seeking to destroy the Fugue begin their hunt. Barker's voice work beautifully captures this duality-his narration of everyday scenes carries an undercurrent of unease that builds naturally into moments of breathtaking horror.
The story follows Calhoun Mooney, a gentle caretaker who inherits a mysterious carpet that serves as a prison for an entire magical realm. As the Seerkind's guardian dies, unleashing horrors that have waited centuries for freedom, Mooney must navigate both his ordinary life and the increasingly dangerous world that spills forth from the weave.
Barker's performance shines brightest during the action sequences, where his natural storytelling abilities create a palpable sense of urgency. The battle between good and unspeakable evil unfolds with operatic grandeur, yet never loses sight of the human cost of cosmic conflict. His portrayal of the various Fugue inhabitants-from the ethereal Seerkind to the grotesquely beautiful Quoid-demonstrates a range that transforms what could have been simple good-versus-evil archetypes into complex, memorable characters.
While Barker's visual artistry has always been one of his strengths, the audiobook format allows listeners to experience his imagination unfiltered through another artist's interpretation. His descriptions of the Fugue itself-its impossible geometries and living architecture-come alive through his own vocal inflections, creating a more intimate connection between author and audience.
Weaveworld represents Barker's evolution from short story horror master to epic fantasy storyteller, and hearing him narrate this transition himself adds layers of meaning that enhance the overall experience. This isn't just a book read aloud-it's a story reclaimed by its creator, told exactly as he envisioned it.
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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